US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek
GoodComal County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of FM 311 · Structure no. 150460025303262
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,302
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek in Comal 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 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 10,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,470 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 Sbml over Cypress 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek carry?
About 10,302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Sbml over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.