Bus 281 over San Diego Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 3376 · Structure no. 161260025403075
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,122
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 281 over San Diego Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bus 281 over San Diego Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 281 over San Diego Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 281 over San Diego 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 281 over San Diego Creek carry?
About 5,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bus 281 over San Diego Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 281 over San Diego Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.