US Bridges

Lp 181 over Lodi Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 536 · Structure no. 152470010009066

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 181 over Lodi Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 181 over Lodi Branch in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 101 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 5,627 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 181
CrossesLodi Branch
Location0.75 MI NW of FM 536
RouteState Highway 181
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14908, -98.17083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,627 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lp 181 over Lodi Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Lp 181 over Lodi Branch 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 Lp 181 over Lodi Branch carry?

About 5,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 181 over Lodi Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 181 over Lodi Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.