US Bridges

24th ST over Town Resaca Creek

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 210310003916270

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,365
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over Town Resaca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th ST over Town Resaca Creek in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries24th ST
CrossesTown Resaca Creek
Location0.02 MI SW of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90054, -97.48064
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2024)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th ST over Town Resaca Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST over Town Resaca 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 24th ST over Town Resaca Creek carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST over Town Resaca Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over Town Resaca Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.