US Bridges

SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Matagorda Cl · Structure no. 131210034602038

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesE Carancahua Crk Relief
Location0.1 MI W of Matagorda Cl
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94102, -96.31077
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2019)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over E Carancahua Crk Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.