US Bridges

US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 893 · Structure no. 162050010104072

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
867 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 22,390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,350 by 2033. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 181 NB
CrossesFM 2986 (wildcat Dr)
Location0.45 MI NE of FM 893
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88083, -97.31919
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,390 (2013)
Projected traffic31,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) carry?

About 22,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 NB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.