US Bridges

SH 105 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 201460033805086

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Whiskey Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 10,323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location1.2 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33485, -95.12034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic10,323 (2022)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 105 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Whiskey 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 10,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 105 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.