FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 118

Carrying SH 118 over CIENEGA CREEK

2.70 MI SE OF SH 17, Jeff Davis, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 118

The SH 118 bridge in Jeff Davis, Texas carries SH 118 over CIENEGA CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 27 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,235 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 118 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
134
Bridges in Jeff Davis
SH 118 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
27
Structure Length
54.6 m (179 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,235 vehicles/day
Structure Number
241230035801006

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 118 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH 118 against other structures in Jeff Davis and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SH 118?

SH 118 in Jeff Davis, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 118 inspected?

SH 118's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,235 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 118 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 118?

SH 118 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 118?

SH 118 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 118 and does age affect safety?

SH 118 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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