US Bridges

Lp 281 NB over US 80

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 5.95 MI W of FM 450 · Structure no. 191030009607094

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 281 NB over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 281 NB over US 80 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 281 NB
CrossesUS 80
Location5.95 MI W of FM 450
RouteState Highway 281
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50394, -94.67264
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 281 NB over US 80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lp 281 NB over US 80 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 281 NB over US 80 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 281 NB over US 80?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 281 NB over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.