US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · .41 MI N of 7th ST · Structure no. 161260025515303
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,368
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain 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 270 ft (82.3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain 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 1st ST & Premont Drain carry?
About 6,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Nbml over 1st ST & Premont Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.