US Bridges

Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of US 259 · Structure no. 100930264201012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,073
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSl 281 EB
CrossesTryon Road
Location0.60 MI SE of US 259
RouteState Highway 281
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53474, -94.71564
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,073 (2018)
Projected traffic15,140 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road 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 EB over Tryon Road carry?

About 10,073 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 281 EB over Tryon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.