US Bridges

FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.625 MI E of FM 1847 · Structure no. 210310114002004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,392
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,392 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,400 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 802 WB
CrossesResaca Calmada
Location0.625 MI E of FM 1847
RouteState Highway 802
StateTexas
Coordinates25.95016, -97.47691
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,392 (2020)
Projected traffic21,400 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 802 WB over Resaca Calmada built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada 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 802 WB over Resaca Calmada carry?

About 14,392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 802 WB over Resaca Calmada?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.