US Bridges

FM 18 over Tabors Draw

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of FM 604 · Structure no. 080300000611040

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 18 over Tabors Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 18 over Tabors Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 18
CrossesTabors Draw
Location1.35 MI E of FM 604
RouteState Highway 18
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3869, -99.48516
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 18 over Tabors Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 18 over Tabors Draw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 18 over Tabors Draw carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 18 over Tabors Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 18 over Tabors Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.