US Bridges

Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 1846 · Structure no. 210310AA0485001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E is a prestressed concrete other carrying Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOdem Road
CrossesCcwid #2 Drain E
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 1846
RouteCounty Highway 485
StateTexas
Coordinates26.16079, -97.63169
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.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E 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 Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Odem Road over Ccwid #2 Drain E?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.