US 281 over Cameron Creek
FairJack County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM-1191 · Structure no. 021200024905072
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,616
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Cameron Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Cameron Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Cameron Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 over Cameron 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Cameron Creek carry?
About 1,616 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Cameron Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Cameron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.