US 281 over Hicks Branch

Good Condition84 years old3,959 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHamilton
Location4.3 Mi S Of SH 6
CarriesUS 281
CrossesHicks Branch
Coordinates31.92931, -98.06752

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Width50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Area145.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,959 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090980025101043

Nearby Bridges

CR 207 over Honey Creek 0.2 mi Good US 281 over Honey Creek 0.5 mi Fair CR 121 over Honey Creek 0.8 mi Fair CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek 1.8 mi Fair CR 133 over North Bosque River Trib 3.4 mi Good CR 133 over North Bosque River Trib 3.5 mi Good FM 1602 over Honey Creek 3.5 mi Fair US 281 over Bosque River Relief 3.7 mi Fair Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel 3.8 mi Fair US 281 over Bosque River 3.8 mi Fair