US Bridges

FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · At Willacy C/L · Structure no. 211090122802014

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1015
CrossesWillacy Main Canal
LocationAt Willacy C/L
RouteState Highway 1015
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.43696, -97.92451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Willacy Main Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal 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 Willacy Main Canal carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1015 over Willacy Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.