US Bridges

FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 7.25 MI South of US 183 · Structure no. 130620271601004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2718
CrossesTwelve Mile Coleto Creek
Location7.25 MI South of US 183
RouteState Highway 2718
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97597, -97.39967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Twelve Mile Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2718 over Twelve Mile Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.