US Bridges

FM 418 over Cypress Draw

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 201010020012054

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 418 over Cypress Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 418 over Cypress Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 77 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,146 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 418
CrossesCypress Draw
Location1.40 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 418
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38631, -94.29374
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2022)
Projected traffic4,146 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 418 over Cypress Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 418 over Cypress Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 418 over Cypress Draw carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 418 over Cypress Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 418 over Cypress Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.