US Bridges

Florida Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1419 · Structure no. 210310AA0292001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Florida Road over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1419
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90261, -97.38751
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Florida Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Florida Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Florida Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.