FM 81 over Yates Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of SH 72 · Structure no. 161290069101013
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 618
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 81 over Yates Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 81 over Yates Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 618 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 81 over Yates Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 81 over Yates 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 81 over Yates Creek carry?
About 618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is FM 81 over Yates Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 81 over Yates Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.