US Bridges

SH 118 over Adobe Walls Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 65.9 MI S of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220035805023

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Adobe Walls Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Adobe Walls Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSH 118
CrossesAdobe Walls Creek
Location65.9 MI S of US 67/90
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47206, -103.52789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 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 Adobe Walls Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 118 over Adobe Walls 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 Adobe Walls Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Adobe Walls Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Adobe Walls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.