US Bridges

FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 2480 · Structure no. 210310105703024

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,066
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 510
CrossesResaca De Los Cuates
Location0.50 MI E of FM 2480
RouteState Highway 510
StateTexas
Coordinates26.13139, -97.39091
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2024)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates 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 Resaca De Los Cuates carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 510 over Resaca De Los Cuates?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.