US 281 over L Wichita Slough

Fair Condition97 years old4,328 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyArcher
Location1.6 Mi N Of FM 172
CarriesUS 281
CrossesL Wichita Slough
Coordinates33.67895, -98.47057

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area306.2 sq m
Main Spans7
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 Number030050024903009

Nearby Bridges

US 281 over L Wichita Slough 0.1 mi Fair US 281 over Onion Creek 0.2 mi Fair US 281 over Little Wichita River 0.4 mi Good FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek 2.6 mi Fair US 281 over Post Oak Creek 2.8 mi Fair US 281 over Post Oak Slough 2.9 mi Fair FM 172 over Post Oak Creek 3.7 mi Fair US 281 over Lake Creek 4.9 mi Fair FM 172 over Deer Creek(arrowhead Lk) 4.9 mi Fair