US Bridges

SH 118 over Moss Creek

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220035803027

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Moss 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 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSH 118
CrossesMoss Creek
Location1.55 MI S of US 67/90
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34108, -103.64317
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2020)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 118 over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118 over Moss 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 118 over Moss Creek carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Moss Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.