US Bridges

FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek

FairPosted for load

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 772 · Structure no. 161370184502003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1118
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location0.8 MI N of FM 772
RouteState Highway 1118
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.40091, -97.77584
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1118 over Jaboncillos 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1118 over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.