US Bridges

SH 111 over Manas Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 3086 · Structure no. 131580034603002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Manas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Manas Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 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 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesManas Creek
Location0.50 MI E of FM 3086
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94143, -96.26908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2021)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 111 over Manas Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 111 over Manas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Manas Creek carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Manas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 111 over Manas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.