SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw
FairBrewster County, Texas · 38.8 MI S of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220035804022
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw 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 Butcher Knife Draw carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 118 over Butcher Knife Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.