FM 218 over Buzzard Creek
GoodHamilton County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 1702 · Structure no. 090980012005025
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 218 over Buzzard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 218 over Buzzard Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 218 over Buzzard Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 218 over Buzzard 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 218 over Buzzard Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 218 over Buzzard Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 218 over Buzzard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.