US Bridges

FM 418 over Village Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of FM 1122 · Structure no. 201010078401007

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

About this bridge

FM 418 over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 418 over Village Creek 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 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 3,401 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 418
CrossesVillage Creek
Location2.50 MI W of FM 1122
RouteState Highway 418
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39798, -94.26504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 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
CrossesWaterway
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 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 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 Village Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 418 over Village Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 418 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.