US Bridges

SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 5.4 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 140280358301044

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,845
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185 in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 17,845 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,384 by 2030. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 130 NB Ml
CrossesFM 1185
Location5.4 MI S of SH 21
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95139, -97.67399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,845 (2010)
Projected traffic45,384 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185 carry?

About 17,845 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB Ml over FM 1185?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.