US Bridges

STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 1301 · Structure no. 131580AA0108002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSTUBBLEFIELD/CR118
CrossesQuinine Slough
Location0.90 MI SW of FM 1301
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18201, -95.92207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns STUBBLEFIELD/CR118 over Quinine Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.