US 281 over Pedernales River

Fair Condition72 years old12,577 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBlanco
Location1.2 Mi N Of US 290 W
CarriesUS 281
CrossesPedernales River
Coordinates30.29151, -98.40041

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length681.1 ft (207.6 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Area4172.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,577 (2023)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number140160025203024

Nearby Bridges

US 281 over Town Creek 0.6 mi Fair Ss 356 over Town Creek 1.1 mi Good US 290 over Town Creek 1.3 mi Good CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek 1.8 mi Fair US 281 over Deer Creek 2.1 mi Good US 281 over Hardin Russell Creek 2.1 mi Good US 290 over Flat Creek 2.3 mi Good US 281 over Cottonwood Creek 3.7 mi Good Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek 4.1 mi Good