US Bridges

Sl 281 over Grace Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of Ss 63 · Structure no. 100930264201002

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,544
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 281 over Grace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 281 over Grace Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 28,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,380 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 281
CrossesGrace Creek
Location0.55 MI W of Ss 63
RouteState Highway 281
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53871, -94.76319
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,544 (2020)
Projected traffic36,380 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 28,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sl 281 over Grace Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sl 281 over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.