US Bridges

US 281 NB over FM 755

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 7.85 MI N of Hidalgo C/L · Structure no. 210240025505291

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over FM 755 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over FM 755 in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8,393 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesFM 755
Location7.85 MI N of Hidalgo C/L
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.89046, -98.13578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,393 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over FM 755 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB over FM 755 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 281 NB over FM 755 carry?

About 8,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over FM 755?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over FM 755?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.