US Bridges

SH 111 over Outfall Ditch

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034603046

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Outfall Ditch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesOutfall Ditch
Location2.0 MI W of SH 71
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93834, -96.24131
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2023)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 over Outfall Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Outfall Ditch carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.