US 281 over Flat Rock Creek
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 140270025202035
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 281 over Flat Rock Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Flat Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 over Flat Rock 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Flat Rock Creek carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Flat Rock Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Flat Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.