US Bridges

SH 111 over Brushy Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.40 MI East of FM 966 · Structure no. 130620032501001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 111 over Brushy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,280 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.40 MI East of FM 966
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31137, -97.19371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2020)
Projected traffic4,280 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 111 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 111 over Brushy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.