US Bridges

SH 111 over Brushy Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430034606116

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 111 over Brushy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.9 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18135, -96.9567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2022)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SH 111 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 over Brushy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.