US Bridges

US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of SH 97 · Structure no. 152470010003106

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,573 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,603 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 181 NB Ml
CrossesPajarito Creek
Location0.95 MI SE of SH 97
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12653, -98.13831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,573 (2023)
Projected traffic15,603 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek carry?

About 5,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 NB Ml over Pajarito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.