US Bridges

Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 508 · Structure no. 210310AA0156001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBriggs Coleman RD
CrossesCCWID#1 Main North Drain
Location0.70 MI S of FM 508
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23837, -97.68934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Coleman RD over CCWID#1 Main North Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.