US Bridges

FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 1.18 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 210240069603004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1418
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location1.18 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 1418
StateTexas
Coordinates27.25588, -98.12391
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1418 over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1418 over Los Olmos 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 1418 over Los Olmos Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.