US 281 over Sulphur Creek

Fair Condition92 years old4,971 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLampasas
Location0.30 Mi S Of US 183 S
CarriesUS 281
CrossesSulphur Creek
Coordinates31.05528, -98.18212

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
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 Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area696.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1934

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,971 (2020)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number231410025106029

Nearby Bridges

US 183 over Sulphur Creek 0.2 mi Fair US 190 over Drain 0.4 mi Fair Western Ave. over Sulphur Creek 0.4 mi Good FM 1478 over Draw 0.6 mi Fair Lp 257 over Sulphur Creek 0.9 mi Fair US 281 over Sulphur Creek Tributary 1.0 mi Fair Western Ave. over Burleson Creek 1.0 mi Good Third ST over Gibson Branch 1.4 mi Fair US 281 over Burleson Creek 1.4 mi Good US 190 over Gooch Branch 1.5 mi Good