US Bridges

FM 2818 over US 190

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.28 MI SE of Osr · Structure no. 170210004909136

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2818 over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2818 over US 190 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2818
CrossesUS 190
Location2.28 MI SE of Osr
RouteState Highway 2818
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72793, -96.42506
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2013)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2818 over US 190 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2818 over US 190 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2818 over US 190 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2818 over US 190?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2818 over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.