US Bridges

FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 211090021901003

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 7,427 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1016 & UP RR
CrossesMission Floodway Channel
Location0.80 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 1016
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18981, -98.33034
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,427 (2024)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel carry?

About 7,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1016 & UP RR over Mission Floodway Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.