US Bridges

SH 131 over Imperialist Creek

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 13.0 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 221360037502007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 131 over Imperialist Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 131 over Imperialist Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 131
CrossesImperialist Creek
Location13.0 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 131
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1266, -100.44215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 131 over Imperialist Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 131 over Imperialist Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 131 over Imperialist Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 131 over Imperialist Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 131 over Imperialist Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.