US 181 over FM 2509 & Nichols Creek

Fair Condition69 years old6,357 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Location1.3 Mi S Of FM 1145
CarriesUS 181
CrossesFM 2509 & Nichols Creek
Coordinates28.78647, -97.85416

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length440.0 ft (134.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1877.4 sq m
Main Spans11
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,357 (2024)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161290010006080

Nearby Bridges

US 181 Bus over Nichols Creek 0.1 mi Fair Business US 181 over Nichols Creek 0.5 mi Good FM 1145 over Nichols Creek 1.2 mi Good US 181 over Hondo Creek 1.8 mi Good US 181 over Hondo Creek 1.9 mi Good School ST over Nichols Creek 2.0 mi Good Business US 181 over Nichols Creek 2.1 mi Good US 181 over Escondido Creek Draw 2.2 mi Good FM 2102 over Panther Creek 2.3 mi Fair US 181 over Escondido Creek 2.3 mi Fair