US 281 SB over Paisano Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of FM 1538 · Structure no. 161260025502079
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Paisano Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 SB over Paisano Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 40 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 65 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Paisano Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 281 SB over Paisano 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over Paisano Creek carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Paisano Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Paisano Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.