US Bridges

CR 118 over Box Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 319 · Structure no. 100010AA0118001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 118 over Box Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesBox Creek
Location0.85 MI N of FM 319
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54615, -95.68765
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 118 over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Box Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Box Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 118 over Box Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.