US Bridges

SH 111 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 172 · Structure no. 131210034601034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 91 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of SH 172
RouteState Highway 111
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95081, -96.49037
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2020)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 111 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 111 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.