US Bridges

FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 160890184301007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1961
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 1961
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84876, -97.34167
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1961 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.