US 281 over Los Olmos Creek
FairJim Wells County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Brooks C/L · Structure no. 161260025502019
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,318
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Los Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 over Los Olmos Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 13,318 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,090 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Los Olmos Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 281 over Los Olmos 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 over Los Olmos Creek carry?
About 13,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Los Olmos Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Los Olmos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.