US 281 over Moore Creek
FairPalo Pinto County, Texas · 3.10 MI North of FM 52 · Structure no. 021820024908028
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Moore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 over Moore Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Moore Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US 281 over Moore 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Moore Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Moore Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Moore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.