US-281 SB over Carroll Creek
FairJack County, Texas · 1.4 MI SE of FM-3324 · Structure no. 021200024907043
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,241
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-281 SB over Carroll Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-281 SB over Carroll Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 SB over Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-281 SB 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 SB over Carroll Creek carry?
About 2,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US-281 SB over Carroll Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US-281 SB over Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.