Business US 181 over Nichols Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of SH 72 (main) · Structure no. 161290010011029
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Business US 181 over Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Business US 181 over Nichols Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Business US 181 over Nichols 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 Nichols Creek carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Business US 181 over Nichols Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Business US 181 over Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.