US Bridges

SH 101 over US 81/US 287

Fair

Montague County, Texas · At JCT SH 101 on US 81 · Structure no. 031690001305050

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 101 over US 81/US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 over US 81/US 287 in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,881 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 101
CrossesUS 81/US 287
LocationAt JCT SH 101 on US 81
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45078, -97.77473
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2023)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 101 over US 81/US 287 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 101 over US 81/US 287 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 101 over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 101 over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.