US Bridges

FM 182 over Neils Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of FM 219 · Structure no. 090180121901006

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182 over Neils Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 182 over Neils Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFM 182
CrossesNeils Creek
Location2.1 MI S of FM 219
RouteState Highway 182
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70323, -97.66579
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182 over Neils Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 182 over Neils 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 182 over Neils Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 182 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.