US Bridges

SH 119 over Dry Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of FM 1347 · Structure no. 152470035905018

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 119 over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.30 MI NW of FM 1347
RouteState Highway 119
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.17933, -97.92213
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 inspectionJuly 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,751 (2022)
Projected traffic2,451 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 119 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.