US Bridges

FM 118 over South Sulphur River

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 2.3MI S JCT FM512&FM118 · Structure no. 011170172501005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 118 over South Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 118 over South Sulphur River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 730 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesFM 118
CrossesSouth Sulphur River
Location2.3MI S JCT FM512&FM118
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24311, -96.03213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2035
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 118 over South Sulphur River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 118 over South Sulphur River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 118 over South Sulphur River carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 118 over South Sulphur River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 118 over South Sulphur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.