US 281 over Olds Slough
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490025401001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,437
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Olds Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Olds Slough in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 14,437 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Olds Slough built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US 281 over Olds Slough 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 over Olds Slough carry?
About 14,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Olds Slough?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Olds Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.