US 281 NB over Trinidad Creek

Fair Condition100 years old4,622 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
Location0.4 Mi N Of FM 735
CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesTrinidad Creek
Coordinates27.59032, -98.09224

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length124.0 ft (37.8 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area464.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,622 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161260025501005

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