US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490025401035
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 281 SB over Hackberry 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.