Bus 281 over Lattas Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260025403033
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,210
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 281 over Lattas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 281 over Lattas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 281 over Lattas Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Bus 281 over Lattas 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 Bus 281 over Lattas Creek carry?
About 6,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bus 281 over Lattas Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 281 over Lattas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.