US Bridges

SH 81 over Coleman Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 091100001405072

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 over Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 81 over Coleman Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,769 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81
CrossesColeman Creek
Location1.4 MI S of FM 66
RouteState Highway 81
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14125, -97.14037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2023)
Projected traffic1,769 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 81 over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81 over Coleman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 81 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 81 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.