US 281 over Lampasas River

Fair Condition92 years old236 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLampasas
Location0.05 Mi N Of FM 581 S
CarriesUS 281
CrossesLampasas River
Coordinates31.29349, -98.16940

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area922.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic236 (2023)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number231410025105020

Nearby Bridges

FM 581 over Mill Branch 1.0 mi Fair US 281 over Simms Creek 1.8 mi Fair US 281 over Indian Creek 2.3 mi Good US 281 over Draw 2.8 mi Fair US 281 over Patterson Creek 3.3 mi Fair FM 581 over Draw 3.6 mi Good FM 1690 over Draw 4.3 mi Good FM 1690 over Lampasas River 4.7 mi Fair FM 1690 over Draw 4.7 mi Good FM 2527 over School Creek 4.9 mi Good