US Bridges

SH 118 over Cienega Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230035801006

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
179 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Cienega Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Cienega 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 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
CrossesCienega Creek
Location2.70 MI SE of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55769, -103.86731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans27
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Cienega 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 Cienega 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 Cienega Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 118 over Cienega Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Cienega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.