US Bridges

SH 81 over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100001407070

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,708
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 over Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 81 over Two Mile Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 84 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,249 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location2.5 MI S of SH 22
RouteState Highway 81
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97721, -97.12381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,708 (2019)
Projected traffic6,249 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 81 over Two Mile 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 Two Mile Creek carry?

About 4,708 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 81 over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.