US 281 over North Creek
FairJack County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of SH-114 · Structure no. 021200024906016
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over North Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 over North Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 1,917 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over North Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US 281 over North 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 North Creek carry?
About 1,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over North Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over North Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.