US Bridges

FM 1160 over Chitland Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 2546 · Structure no. 132410130201004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1160 over Chitland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1160 over Chitland Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1160
CrossesChitland Creek
Location1.70 MI S of FM 2546
RouteState Highway 1160
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25626, -96.39613
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1160 over Chitland Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1160 over Chitland 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 FM 1160 over Chitland Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1160 over Chitland Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1160 over Chitland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.