US Bridges

US 281 over Premont Draw 2

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · .13 MI S of 1st St. · Structure no. 161260025515316

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over Premont Draw 2 is a concrete culvert carrying US 281 over Premont Draw 2 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 231 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281
CrossesPremont Draw 2
Location.13 MI S of 1st St.
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates27.358, -98.11428
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width231 ft (70.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,514 (2021)
Projected traffic18,920 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 over Premont Draw 2 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over Premont Draw 2 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 over Premont Draw 2 carry?

About 13,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over Premont Draw 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 231 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over Premont Draw 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.