US 281 over Lost Creek
GoodJack County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 380 West · Structure no. 021200024907121
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,523
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Lost Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,523 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Lost Creek carry?
About 7,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.