US Bridges

US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260025407093

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,083
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio 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 4,083 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesResaca De Enmedio
Location1.9 MI NE of SH 44
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77398, -98.09846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,083 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio 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 NB over Resaca De Enmedio carry?

About 4,083 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Resaca De Enmedio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.