US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 624 · Structure no. 161260025403022
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,269
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,630 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek carry?
About 4,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Agua Dulce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.