US 281 NB over Escondido Creek
FairJim Wells County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 141 · Structure no. 161260025501009
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,037
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Escondido Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 281 NB over Escondido 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 6,037 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,366 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Escondido 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 Escondido 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Escondido Creek carry?
About 6,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.