US Bridges

SH 107 over East Lateral Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090034202217

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 over East Lateral Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 107 over East Lateral Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 208 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 107
CrossesEast Lateral Drain
Location0.5 MI W of FM 491
RouteState Highway 107
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29432, -97.93695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SH 107 over East Lateral Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 107 over East Lateral Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 107 over East Lateral Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 over East Lateral Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 over East Lateral Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.