US Bridges

Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of SH 285 · Structure no. 210240025503020

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 281
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.60 MI N of SH 285
RouteState Highway 281
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.23579, -98.14139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2013)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Bus 281 over Cibolo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 281 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.