Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek
GoodGregg County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930176303005
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,024
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 years old, older 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 21,024 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,350 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Sl 281 over Iron Bridge 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek carry?
About 21,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Sl 281 over Iron Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.