US Bridges

FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.12 MI W of Galves C/L · Structure no. 120200097602030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 22,202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,880 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesFM 518
CrossesMarys Creek Relief
Location0.12 MI W of Galves C/L
RouteState Highway 518
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54183, -95.22033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,202 (2023)
Projected traffic35,880 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 518 over Marys Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 518 over Marys 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief carry?

About 22,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 518 over Marys Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.