SH 118 over Alpine Creek
FairBrewster County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220035802013
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,027
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 118 over Alpine Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Alpine Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,027 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 118 over Alpine Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 118 over Alpine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 118 over Alpine Creek carry?
About 4,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 118 over Alpine Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 118 over Alpine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.