FM 281 over South Palo Duro Creek

Fair Condition72 years old540 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHutchinson
Location0.6 Mi E Of SH 136
CarriesFM 281
CrossesSouth Palo Duro Creek
Coordinates36.02334, -101.45203

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area742.4 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic540 (2020)
Truck Traffic43%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number041180079406003

Nearby Bridges

FM 281 over Draw 0.8 mi Good SH 136 over South Palo Duro Creek 1.3 mi Good SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek 3.0 mi Fair FM 281 over Draw 3.3 mi Good CR F over Fork Of Palo Duro Creek 3.3 mi Fair CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek 3.6 mi Fair CR Dd over South Palo Duro Creek 4.5 mi Fair