US Bridges

US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304281

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,515 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB FR
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.55 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61783, -98.46545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,225 (2023)
Projected traffic18,515 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek carry?

About 13,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB FR over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.