US Bridges

FM 218 over Bear Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 090980012005027

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 218 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 218 over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 218
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.9 MI W of SH 36
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70339, -98.17823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2019)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 218 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 218 over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 218 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 218 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 218 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.