US Bridges

Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.42 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930176303300

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,236 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,900 by 2030. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 281
CrossesRailroad (up)/Fm 2087
Location0.42 MI S of SH 31
RouteState Highway 281
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47206, -94.76771
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,236 (2020)
Projected traffic27,900 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087 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 Railroad (up)/Fm 2087 carry?

About 10,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 281 over Railroad (up)/Fm 2087?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.