US Bridges

FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 217 · Structure no. 090500072404024

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 182
CrossesMiddle Bosque Creek
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 217
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61713, -97.73835
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic440 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 182 over Middle Bosque 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182 over Middle Bosque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.