FM 18 over Buck Creek
FairCallahan County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of FM 603 · Structure no. 080300000611039
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,469
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 18 over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 18 over Buck Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 18 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 18 over Buck 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 18 over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 18 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 18 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.