US Bridges

SH 111 over Mccoy Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.80 MI East of FM 443 · Structure no. 130620032501002

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Mccoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Mccoy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesMccoy Creek
Location1.80 MI East of FM 443
RouteState Highway 111
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31851, -97.26258
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2023)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mccoy 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 Mccoy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Mccoy Creek carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Mccoy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Mccoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.