US Bridges

US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of FM 631 · Structure no. 162050010104050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 181 NB
CrossesTerre Bonnie Ditch
Location1.00 MI SE of FM 631
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates27.96389, -97.36961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch 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 US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 NB over Terre Bonnie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.