US 281 over L Wichita Slough

Fair Condition97 years old4,328 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyArcher
Location1.7 Mi N Of FM 172
CarriesUS 281
CrossesL Wichita Slough
Coordinates33.68053, -98.47055

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length73.5 ft (22.4 m)
Max Span24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area300.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1958)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,328 (2020)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number030050024903008

Nearby Bridges

US 281 over L Wichita Slough 0.1 mi Fair US 281 over Little Wichita River 0.3 mi Good US 281 over Onion Creek 0.3 mi Fair FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek 2.6 mi Fair US 281 over Post Oak Creek 2.9 mi Fair US 281 over Post Oak Slough 3.0 mi Fair FM 172 over Post Oak Creek 3.8 mi Fair US 281 over Lake Creek 4.8 mi Fair FM 172 over Deer Creek(arrowhead Lk) 4.9 mi Fair