US Bridges

CR 116 over Overflow Ditch

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · US 281 NB at CR 116 · Structure no. 161260025407086

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over Overflow Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 116 over Overflow Ditch in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesOverflow Ditch
LocationUS 281 NB at CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76873, -98.1031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2021)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 over Overflow Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over Overflow Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 116 over Overflow Ditch carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 116 over Overflow Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 116 over Overflow Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.