US Bridges

US-281 NB over Carroll Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.4 MI SE of FM-3324 · Structure no. 021200024907024

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-281 NB over Carroll Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-281 NB over Carroll Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-281 NB
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of FM-3324
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15924, -98.09963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2023)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US-281 NB over Carroll 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 NB over Carroll Creek carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-281 NB over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-281 NB over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.