US 281 over Honey Creek
FairHamilton County, Texas · 4.8 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 090980025101044
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,959
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Honey Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,543 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 281 over Honey 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 US 281 over Honey Creek carry?
About 3,959 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Honey Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.