US Bridges

FM 2318 over Turkey Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 3.15 MI S of FM 587 · Structure no. 230470270301002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2318 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2318 over Turkey Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2318
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.15 MI S of FM 587
RouteState Highway 2318
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0798, -98.60364
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 2318 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2318 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2318 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2318 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2318 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.