US Bridges

FM 1926 over Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090180402008

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1926 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1926 over Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,140 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1926
CrossesDrain
Location3.10 MI S of SH 107
RouteState Highway 1926
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26637, -98.23507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2009)
Projected traffic28,140 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1926 over Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1926 over Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1926 over Drain carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1926 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1926 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.