FM 518 over Magnolia Creek
FairGalveston County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850097603034
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,276
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 518 over Magnolia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 518 over Magnolia Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,950 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 518 over Magnolia Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 518 over Magnolia 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 518 over Magnolia Creek carry?
About 19,276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 518 over Magnolia Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns FM 518 over Magnolia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.