US Bridges

FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 1420 · Structure no. 212450123601003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 1018
CrossesN Floodway Lateral
Location0.15 MI W of FM 1420
RouteState Highway 1018
StateTexas
Coordinates26.36218, -97.58865
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1018 over N Floodway Lateral built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM 1018 over N Floodway Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.