US 281 over Burleson Creek
GoodLampasas County, Texas · 0.00 MI S of FM 580 N · Structure no. 231410025105064
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 503
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Burleson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Burleson Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Burleson Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 over Burleson 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 over Burleson Creek carry?
About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Burleson Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Burleson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.