US Bridges

SH 111 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Jackson C/L · Structure no. 131580034603039

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 111 over Moccasin Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Jackson C/L
RouteState Highway 111
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94111, -96.30208
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2021)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2041
Trucks21%
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 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 Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 over Moccasin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.