US 281 over Sims Creek
FairErath County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 913 · Structure no. 020730025004008
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,306
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Sims Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 over Sims Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5,306 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Sims Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 281 over Sims Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 over Sims Creek carry?
About 5,306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Sims Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Sims Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.