US Bridges

FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310142601008

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,640 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1419
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.20 MI SE of SH 4
RouteState Highway 1419
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.89269, -97.44561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2024)
Projected traffic19,640 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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 14,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1419 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.