US Bridges

FM 182 over Coryell Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 3.35 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500072404011

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182 over Coryell Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 182 over Coryell Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 182
CrossesCoryell Creek
Location3.35 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54939, -97.74651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182 over Coryell Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FM 182 over Coryell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 182 over Coryell Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 182 over Coryell Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182 over Coryell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.