FM 106 over Drainage Ditch
FairCameron County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Lp 499 · Structure no. 210310142503005
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,093
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 106 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 106 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,093 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,060 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 106 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FM 106 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 106 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 8,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 106 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns FM 106 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.