US Bridges

FM118 over Jacobia Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.1 MI S JCT FM512&FM118 · Structure no. 011170172501001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM118 over Jacobia Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM118 over Jacobia Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 72 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 649 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM118
CrossesJacobia Branch
Location3.1 MI S JCT FM512&FM118
RouteState Highway 118
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24226, -96.04531
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM118 over Jacobia Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM118 over Jacobia Branch 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 FM118 over Jacobia Branch carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM118 over Jacobia Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM118 over Jacobia Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.