US Bridges

FM 2818 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210239901001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2818 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2818 over Turkey Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 65 years old, older 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 13,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,351 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2818
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.7 MI NW of FM 60
RouteState Highway 2818
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62363, -96.37727
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,822 (2021)
Projected traffic19,351 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2818 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 2818 over Turkey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2818 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 13,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2818 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2818 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.