US Bridges

FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of Coryell Cl · Structure no. 090180121901004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 182
CrossesNeils Creek Relief
Location2.0 MI NE of Coryell Cl
RouteState Highway 182
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70788, -97.66463
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182 over Neils Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.