US Bridges

FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090142701002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,810 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1423
CrossesS Main Drainage D
Location1.50 MI S of SH 107
RouteState Highway 1423
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27421, -98.07081
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,849 (2024)
Projected traffic7,810 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 1423 over S Main Drainage D built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D 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 1423 over S Main Drainage D carry?

About 6,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1423 over S Main Drainage D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.