US 81 over Beaver Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of Red River · Structure no. 031690001302005
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 81 over Beaver Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 US 81 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 81 over Beaver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 81 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 81 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 81 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.