US 281 over Dry Cypress Creek
FairBlanco County, Texas · 8.6 MI N of US 290 W · Structure no. 140160025203012
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,108
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Dry Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 over Dry Cypress Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 13,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,838 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Dry Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 281 over Dry Cypress 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 over Dry Cypress Creek carry?
About 13,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Dry Cypress Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Dry Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.