US Bridges

FM 418 over Cypress Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 201010020012055

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

About this bridge

FM 418 over Cypress Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 418 over Cypress Drain 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 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,146 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 418
CrossesCypress Drain
Location2.00 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 418
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39215, -94.28764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 Drain 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 Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 418 over Cypress Drain carry?

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

How long is FM 418 over Cypress Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 418 over Cypress Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.