US Bridges

FM 182 over Gary Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 219 · Structure no. 090180121901007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182 over Gary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 182 over Gary Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 182
CrossesGary Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 219
RouteState Highway 182
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74226, -97.6664
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182 over Gary Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 182 over Gary 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 Gary Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 182 over Gary Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182 over Gary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.