US Bridges

FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of SH 285 · Structure no. 210240069603008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
111
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 1992, so it is 33 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1418
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location2.00 MI N of SH 285
RouteState Highway 1418
StateTexas
Coordinates27.25244, -98.11924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1418 over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1418 over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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.