US Bridges

SH 107 WB over Donna Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 493 · Structure no. 211090034201004

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,513
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 WB over Donna Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 107 WB over Donna Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,513 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 107 WB
CrossesDonna Drain
Location0.90 MI E of FM 493
RouteState Highway 107
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29308, -98.02308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,513 (2014)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 107 WB over Donna Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 107 WB over Donna Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 107 WB over Donna Drain carry?

About 6,513 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 WB over Donna Drain?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 WB over Donna Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.