US Bridges

FM 2618 over Martin Creek

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of RM 1900 · Structure no. 141570352501003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2618 over Martin Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 2618 over Martin Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2618
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.10 MI E of RM 1900
RouteState Highway 2618
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84138, -99.05639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2618 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2618 over Martin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2618 over Martin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2618 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2618 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.