FM 218 over Mountain Creek
GoodMills County, Texas · 2.42 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 231670159602001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 218 over Mountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 218 over Mountain Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1953, 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 218 over Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 218 over Mountain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 218 over Mountain Creek carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 218 over Mountain Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 218 over Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.