US Bridges

FM 510 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of Bu 77 · Structure no. 210310105703021

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 510 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 510 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,539 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 510
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.20 MI NE of Bu 77
RouteState Highway 510
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1355, -97.59747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,539 (2024)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 510 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 510 over Drainage Ditch 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 FM 510 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 510 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 510 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.