US Bridges

SH 111 over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.70 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 131210034607010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 83 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.70 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 111
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01057, -96.65627
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2020)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 111 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.