US Bridges

FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 119 · Structure no. 160890119603006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFM 884
Crosses18 MI Coleto Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH 119
RouteState Highway 884
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84743, -97.45151
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 884 over 18 MI Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.