FM 493 over Drainage Ditch
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 186 · Structure no. 211090086303008
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,051
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 493 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 493 over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 493 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 493 over Drainage Ditch 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 FM 493 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 493 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 493 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.