US Bridges

SH 119 over Ecleto Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 6.05 MI E of FM 1347 · Structure no. 152470035905020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over Ecleto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119 over Ecleto 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 119
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location6.05 MI E of FM 1347
RouteState Highway 119
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15558, -97.83258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2023)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2042
Trucks44%
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 119 over Ecleto Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 119 over Ecleto 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 Ecleto Creek carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.