US Bridges

SH 118 over Musquiz Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 7.20 MI SE of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230035801009

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

About this bridge

SH 118 over Musquiz Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Musquiz 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 159 ft (48.5 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
Location7.20 MI SE of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52824, -103.81336
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 1935, making it 90 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 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Musquiz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.