US Bridges

FM118 over Jacobia Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 2.6 MI S JCT FM512&FM118 · Structure no. 011170172501002

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM118 over Jacobia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM118 over Jacobia Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 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 441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesFM118
CrossesJacobia Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT FM512&FM118
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24266, -96.03609
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (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 Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

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

About 441 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM118 over Jacobia Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM118 over Jacobia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.