US Bridges

US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US-380 West · Structure no. 021200024907023

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 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 7,523 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 281
CrossesRock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck
Location0.4 MI S of US-380 West
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21409, -98.15876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,523 (2020)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck 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 Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck carry?

About 7,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 281 over Rock Quarry/Trib Lost Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.