US Bridges

Sl 281 over Grace Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930176303006

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 281 over Grace Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 281 over Grace Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,302 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,023 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 281
CrossesGrace Creek
Location1.60 MI SE of SH 31
RouteState Highway 281
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46186, -94.74999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,302 (2023)
Projected traffic20,023 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 281 over Grace Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 281 over Grace 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 281 over Grace Creek carry?

About 14,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sl 281 over Grace Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 281 over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.