LP 281 NB
Carrying LP 281 NB over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
0.20 MI S OF US 80, Harrison, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LP 281 NB
The LP 281 NB bridge in Harrison, Texas carries LP 281 NB over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.6 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,727 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LP 281 NB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.6 m (153 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,727 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 191030264202007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LP 281 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LP 281 NB against other structures in Harrison and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LP 281 NB?
LP 281 NB in Harrison, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LP 281 NB inspected?
LP 281 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,727 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LP 281 NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LP 281 NB?
LP 281 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LP 281 NB?
LP 281 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LP 281 NB and does age affect safety?
LP 281 NB was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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