US Bridges

Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310003916296

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRubinsky DR
CrossesTown Resaca Creek
Location0.30 MI S of SH 4
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.89932, -97.47997
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rubinsky DR 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 Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Rubinsky DR over Town Resaca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.