FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado
GoodCameron County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of FM 3067 · Structure no. 210310113602196
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,365 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,525
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2032. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 54 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado 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 Arroyo Colorado carry?
About 1,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado?
The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FM 800 over Arroyo Colorado?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.