Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch
FairCameron County, Texas · 0.33 MI NE of Bu 77 · Structure no. 210310E01310001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whalen RD 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 Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Whalen RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.