US Bridges

FM 511 over Mesquite Creek

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310068401254

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 511 over Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 511 over Mesquite Creek in Cameron 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,168 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,940 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 511
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location0.45 MI NW of SH 48
RouteState Highway 511
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.95766, -97.41998
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,168 (2024)
Projected traffic20,940 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 511 over Mesquite Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 511 over Mesquite Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 511 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 23,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 511 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 511 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.