US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. So. of FM 735 · Structure no. 161260025501039
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,583
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,583 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?
About 4,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.