US Bridges

US 281 over Delaware Creek (south)

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Burnet County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270025201031

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over Delaware Creek (south) is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 281 over Delaware Creek (south) in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25,839 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281
CrossesDelaware Creek (south)
Location2.85 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72029, -98.24336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,839 (2020)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Delaware Creek (south) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over Delaware Creek (south) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 281 over Delaware Creek (south) carry?

About 25,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over Delaware Creek (south)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over Delaware Creek (south)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.