US Bridges

General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 4.25 MI E of FM 1847 · Structure no. 210310AA0400001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneral Brant HWY
CrossesCayo Atascosa
Location4.25 MI E of FM 1847
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19566, -97.40137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa 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 General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns General Brant HWY over Cayo Atascosa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.