US Bridges

SH 118 over Musquiz Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 9.90 MI SE of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230035801001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Musquiz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 118 over Musquiz Creek in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118
CrossesMusquiz Creek
Location9.90 MI SE of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52695, -103.77806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2020)
Projected traffic930 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 118 over Musquiz Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 118 over Musquiz 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 118 over Musquiz Creek carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Musquiz Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Musquiz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.