US Bridges

SH 118 over Chihuahua Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230035801005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Chihuahua Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Chihuahua Creek in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesChihuahua Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58609, -103.89211
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Chihuahua Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 118 over Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Chihuahua Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Chihuahua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.