US Bridges

US 281 over Henderson Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of SH-114 · Structure no. 021200024906120

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over Henderson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 281 over Henderson Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of SH-114
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26379, -98.27356
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,917 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over Henderson 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 Henderson Creek carry?

About 1,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.