FM 518 over Marys Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200097602010
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 518 over Marys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 518 over Marys Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,880 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 518 over Marys Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM 518 over Marys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 518 over Marys Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 518 over Marys Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM 518 over Marys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.