US Bridges

FM 1426 over S Main Drainage D

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090142902004

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1426 over S Main Drainage D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1426 over S Main Drainage D in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 37 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 12,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,720 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1426
CrossesS Main Drainage D
Location2.00 MI S of SH 107
RouteState Highway 1426
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26876, -98.142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,440 (2024)
Projected traffic11,720 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1426 over S Main Drainage D built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 1426 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 1426 over S Main Drainage D carry?

About 12,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1426 over S Main Drainage D?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1426 over S Main Drainage D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.