US 281 over Honey Creek

Fair Condition84 years old3,959 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHamilton
Location4.8 Mi S Of SH 6
CarriesUS 281
CrossesHoney Creek
Coordinates31.92363, -98.07276

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area597.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 1961)

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 Number090980025101044

Nearby Bridges

CR 121 over Honey Creek 0.4 mi Fair US 281 over Hicks Branch 0.5 mi Good CR 207 over Honey Creek 0.6 mi Good CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek 1.7 mi Fair CR 133 over North Bosque River Trib 3.9 mi Good CR 133 over North Bosque River Trib 3.9 mi Good FM 1602 over Honey Creek 4.0 mi Fair US 281 over Bosque River Relief 4.2 mi Fair Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel 4.3 mi Fair US 281 over Bosque River 4.3 mi Fair