US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · .42 MI N of CR 419 · Structure no. 161260025515309
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch 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 8 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch 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 Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch carry?
About 13,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Nbml Ramp 1 over Paisano Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.