US 281 SB over Salt Branch
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of FM 1042 · Structure no. 161490025401047
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,932
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Salt Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Salt Branch in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,932 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 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 | 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 Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Salt Branch 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 Salt Branch carry?
About 4,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Salt Branch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.