US 281 over Cowhouse Creek

Fair Condition84 years old3,583 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHamilton
Location1.2 Mi N Of FM 221
CarriesUS 281
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Coordinates31.60871, -98.15858

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length330.1 ft (100.6 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1408.4 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 1961)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,583 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090980025102048

Nearby Bridges

CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek 0.8 mi Fair US 281 over Partridge Creek 1.8 mi Fair US 281 over Brown Creek 2.5 mi Good FM 2414 over Partridge Creek 2.5 mi Fair FM 2414 over Branch Of Partridge Crk 2.8 mi Fair US 281 over Barton Branch 3.3 mi Fair US 281 over Henderson Creek 3.6 mi Fair CR 410 over Plum Creek 3.7 mi Fair CR 515 over Partridge Creek 4.0 mi Fair FM 2005 over Cowhouse Creek 4.1 mi Fair