US Bridges

FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.43 MI NW of FM 2520 · Structure no. 210310113602014

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 800
CrossesResaca Del Rancho Viejo
Location0.43 MI NW of FM 2520
RouteState Highway 800
StateTexas
Coordinates26.09121, -97.67733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo 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 Resaca Del Rancho Viejo carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 800 over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.