US Bridges

SH 81 over Bond Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of FM 2959 · Structure no. 091100001406092

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,639
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 over Bond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 81 over Bond Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81
CrossesBond Creek
Location3.5 MI S of FM 2959
RouteState Highway 81
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03931, -97.11469
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2019)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 81 over Bond Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81 over Bond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 81 over Bond Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 over Bond Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 81 over Bond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.