US 181 over Escondido Creek

Fair Condition74 years old15,330 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Location0.4 Mi N Of SH 72
CarriesUS 181
CrossesEscondido Creek
Coordinates28.81991, -97.85903

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length302.2 ft (92.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Area1703.8 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,330 (2023)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161290010006069

Nearby Bridges

US 181 over Escondido Creek Draw 0.1 mi Good Business US 181 over Escondido Creek 0.3 mi Good FM 719 over Draw 0.5 mi Good US 181 over Escondido Creek Draw 0.5 mi Good School ST over Nichols Creek 0.7 mi Good Business US 181 over Nichols Creek 0.7 mi Good SH 72 over Nichols Creek 0.8 mi Good FM 792 over Escondido Creek 0.9 mi Good FM 719 over Draw 1.0 mi Fair FM 2102 over Panther Creek 1.0 mi Fair