US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 1.23 MI NE of FM 3239 · Structure no. 162050010104037
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,932
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,304 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 10,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.