US Bridges

SH 111 over Lunis Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.85 MI E of FM 1157 · Structure no. 131210034602004

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Lunis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Lunis Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesLunis Creek
Location1.85 MI E of FM 1157
RouteState Highway 111
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95339, -96.35383
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2020)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lunis Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 111 over Lunis Creek 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 Lunis Creek carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Lunis Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Lunis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.