FM 800 over Drainage Ditch
FairCameron County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 1479 · Structure no. 210310113602010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,326
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 800 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 800 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 800 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 800 over Drainage Ditch 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 800 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 800 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 800 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.