US Bridges

Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 191030264202006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,796
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 6,796 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 281 SB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.20 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 281
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50153, -94.67135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,796 (2020)
Projected traffic8,750 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 281 SB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.