US Bridges

US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of FM 3162 · Structure no. 161490025402014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4,367 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesLong Hollow Creek
Location5.8 MI N of FM 3162
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.19199, -98.10463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,367 (2020)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 281 NB over Long Hollow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek carry?

About 4,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Long Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.