US Bridges

US 281 Sbfr over Lattas Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260025407096

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Sbfr over Lattas Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 281 Sbfr over Lattas 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 Sbfr
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.6 MI S of SH 44
RouteState Highway 281
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74083, -98.11106
Functional classUrban Collector

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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2011)
Projected traffic5,530 by 2031
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbfr over Lattas Creek built?

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

What condition is US 281 Sbfr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 Sbfr over Lattas Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 281 Sbfr over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Sbfr over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.