FM 800 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1479 · Structure no. 210310113602013
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,408
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 800 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 800 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 800 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 800 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 800 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 800 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 800 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.