US 281 SB over Dix Hollow
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Jim Wells C/L · Structure no. 161490025402070
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,637
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Dix Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Dix Hollow in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dix Hollow built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Dix Hollow 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 SB over Dix Hollow carry?
About 4,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Dix Hollow?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Dix Hollow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.