US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · .6 MI N of 1st St. · Structure no. 161260025515304
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421 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 13,514 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,920 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421 built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421 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 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421 carry?
About 13,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Sbml over 8th St. CR 421?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.