US 281 SB over San Diego Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260025407092
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 550 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,663
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over San Diego Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over San Diego Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over San Diego Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over San Diego Creek carry?
About 3,663 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over San Diego Creek?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over San Diego Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.