US Bridges

FM 1818 over White Oak Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 110030057602009

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1818 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1818 over White Oak Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,173 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1818
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1818
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18006, -94.77861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,173 (2020)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FM 1818 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1818 over White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1818 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 3,173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1818 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1818 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.