US Bridges

FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.25 MI SE of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310142601002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,563
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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 18,563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,960 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1419
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI SE of SH 4
RouteState Highway 1419
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90292, -97.45686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,563 (2020)
Projected traffic29,960 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FM 1419 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 18,563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.