US Bridges

Lp 281 SB over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 191030049508266

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 281 SB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 281 SB over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 6,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,140 by 2033. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 281 SB
CrossesIH 20
Location3.10 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 281
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46002, -94.66756
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,530 (2013)
Projected traffic9,140 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 281 SB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 281 SB over IH 20 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 SB over IH 20 carry?

About 6,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 281 SB over IH 20?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 281 SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.