US Bridges

SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 4.8 MI NW of US 183 · Structure no. 160890035902016

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 119
Crosses18 Mile Coleto Creek
Location4.8 MI NW of US 183
RouteState Highway 119
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84522, -97.4441
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.