US Bridges

FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.54 MI South of FM 2718 · Structure no. 130620271601001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2718
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location3.54 MI South of FM 2718
RouteState Highway 2718
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01781, -97.36344
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2718 over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2718 over Fivemile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2718 over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.