US 281 SB over Slough C
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490025401041
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 334 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,067
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Slough C is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Slough C in Live Oak 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 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 5,067 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Slough C built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Slough C 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 SB over Slough C carry?
About 5,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Slough C?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Slough C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.