US Bridges

US 181 SB over Oliver Creek

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of FM 1074 · Structure no. 162050010103086

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,468
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over Oliver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over Oliver Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,468 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesOliver Creek
Location0.50 MI NW of FM 1074
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.0194, -97.47144
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,468 (2019)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 SB over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 SB over Oliver 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 181 SB over Oliver Creek carry?

About 3,468 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.