US Bridges

CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 1235 · Structure no. 082210AA0318002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 318
CrossesTrib of Little Elm CR
Location1.90 MI E of FM 1235
RouteCounty Highway 318
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37132, -99.86744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2015)
Projected traffic374 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 318 over Trib of Little Elm CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.