US Bridges

FM 2218 over Dry Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 120800209301002

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2218 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2218 over Dry Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 9,959 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,890 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2218
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.30 MI NE of US 59
RouteState Highway 2218
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53876, -95.77424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,959 (2020)
Projected traffic12,890 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 2218 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 2218 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2218 over Dry Creek carry?

About 9,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2218 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2218 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.