US 281 NB over Buffalo Hollow

Fair Condition85 years old12,376 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrooks
Location7.4 Mi S Of FM 755
CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesBuffalo Hollow
Coordinates26.78685, -98.10687

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area236.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,376 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number210240025505027

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