US Bridges

FM 2818 over Still Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 170210285101005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,615
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2818 over Still Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2818 over Still Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2818
CrossesStill Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of SH 21
RouteState Highway 2818
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67179, -96.40934
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic10,615 (2023)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Still Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2818 over Still 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 Still Creek carry?

About 10,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2818 over Still Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2818 over Still Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.