US Bridges

FM 802 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310114003003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 802 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 802 over Drainage Ditch 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 17,560 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 802
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI SE of SH 48
RouteState Highway 802
StateTexas
Coordinates25.94121, -97.4256
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,560 (2024)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is FM 802 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 802 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 802 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FM 802 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.