SH 118 over Sheep Creek
GoodBrewster County, Texas · 27.6 MI S of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220035803026
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 118 over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 118 over Sheep Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 118 over Sheep 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 118 over Sheep Creek carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 118 over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 118 over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.