US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek
FairWilson County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of SH 97 · Structure no. 152470010003063
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 84 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 11,145 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,603 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek carry?
About 11,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 SB Ml over Pajarito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.