US 281 over North Paluxy River

Fair Condition89 years old9,205 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyErath
Location0.94 Mi S Of FM 1188
CarriesUS 281
CrossesNorth Paluxy River
Coordinates32.37583, -98.17308

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area896 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,205 (2024)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number020730025003015

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