US Bridges

SH 118 over Limpia Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 7.80 MI NW of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230041501015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Limpia Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 118 over Limpia Creek in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118
CrossesLimpia Creek
Location7.80 MI NW of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61338, -104.00176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Limpia Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118 over Limpia 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 Limpia Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Limpia Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Limpia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.