US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of CR 422 · Structure no. 161260025515300
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,368
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,368 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,533 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass 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 Nbml over Cattle Pass carry?
About 6,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Nbml over Cattle Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.