US 281 SB over North Bus 281
FairBrooks County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of SH 285 · Structure no. 210240025514278
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,252
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over North Bus 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over North Bus 281 in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,252 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,720 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over North Bus 281 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over North Bus 281 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 SB over North Bus 281 carry?
About 5,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over North Bus 281?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over North Bus 281?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.