US Bridges

FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310180102005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 29,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,680 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1847
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.80 MI N of FM 802
RouteState Highway 1847
StateTexas
Coordinates25.96271, -97.48593
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,060 (2013)
Projected traffic40,680 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 29,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1847 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.