US 181 Bus over Nichols Creek

Fair Condition69 years old1,379 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Location0.10 Mi S Of FM 2509
CarriesUS 181 Bus
CrossesNichols Creek
Coordinates28.78636, -97.85287

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area180.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,379 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161290010011078

Nearby Bridges

US 181 over FM 2509 & Nichols Creek 0.1 mi Fair Business US 181 over Nichols Creek 0.4 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 CR 330 over Cow Hollow Creek 2.3 mi Fair US 181 over Escondido Creek 2.3 mi Fair