US Bridges

SH 118 over Toronto Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of US 67/90 WB · Structure no. 240220035802021

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Toronto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Toronto Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118
CrossesToronto Creek
Location1.40 MI N of US 67/90 WB
RouteState Highway 118
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37759, -103.66834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 118 over Toronto Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 118 over Toronto 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 Toronto Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Toronto Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Toronto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.