US Bridges

Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 506 · Structure no. 210310AA0736001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesZimmerer RD
CrossesLA Feria Main Canal
Location0.25 MI E of FM 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.099, -97.82731
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic158 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 Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal 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 Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Zimmerer RD over LA Feria Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.