US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490025401055
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,888
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 NB over Hackberry 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek carry?
About 3,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.