US Bridges

FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270185301010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1718
CrossesMcanear Creek
Location0.7 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 1718
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33187, -97.39359
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,759 (2023)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1718 over Mcanear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1718 over Mcanear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek carry?

About 5,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1718 over Mcanear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.