Business US 181 over Escondido Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 719 · Structure no. 161290010010028
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,680
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Business US 181 over Escondido Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Business US 181 over Escondido Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 101 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Business US 181 over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Business US 181 over Escondido Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Business US 181 over Escondido Creek carry?
About 4,680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Business US 181 over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Business US 181 over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.