US Bridges

US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 3.85 MI NW of Karnes C/L · Structure no. 152470010004014

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 96 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 7,754 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,856 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 181
CrossesMarcelinas Crk Trib
Location3.85 MI NW of Karnes C/L
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04309, -98.0692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,754 (2023)
Projected traffic10,856 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 over Marcelinas Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib 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 over Marcelinas Crk Trib carry?

About 7,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 over Marcelinas Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.