FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek
GoodHutchinson County, Texas · 5.0 MI W of SH 136 · Structure no. 041180079406006
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.