US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek
GoodBrooks County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 3066 · Structure no. 210240025504090
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,544
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,544 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,561 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Baluarte 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek carry?
About 7,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Baluarte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.