US Bridges

FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.33 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900057304016

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1116
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location6.33 MI S of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37727, -97.4742
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1116 over Five Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1116 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.