US Bridges

FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090122802010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1015
CrossesHc & Wc Master Drain
Location1.30 MI N of FM 1925
RouteState Highway 1015
StateTexas
Coordinates26.33336, -97.94335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2020)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master 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 FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1015 over Hc & Wc Master Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.