US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek
FairJim Wells County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 735 · Structure no. 161260025501007
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,094
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 99 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,094 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?
About 4,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.