US Bridges

US 281 over At & Sf Railroad

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 020730025003022

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over At & Sf Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over At & Sf Railroad in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,350 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 281
CrossesAt & Sf Railroad
Location0.4 MI N of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24075, -98.19478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,318 (2020)
Projected traffic11,350 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 over At & Sf Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over At & Sf Railroad 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 over At & Sf Railroad carry?

About 9,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over At & Sf Railroad?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over At & Sf Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.