US Bridges

FM 418 over Village Creek Relief

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of FM 1122 · Structure no. 201010078401006

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 418 over Village Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 418 over Village Creek Relief in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 3,401 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 418
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location2.75 MI W of FM 1122
RouteState Highway 418
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39801, -94.26732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,401 (2022)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Village Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 418 over Village Creek Relief 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 Village Creek Relief carry?

About 3,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 418 over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 418 over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.