US 281 NB over Miller Creek
FairBlanco County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 290 E · Structure no. 140160011305061
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,774
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Miller Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 7,774 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,705 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 281 NB over Miller Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Miller Creek carry?
About 7,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Miller Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.