US Bridges

FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 211090193902102

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,337
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 19,337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,830 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2061
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location3.90 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2061
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14072, -98.21388
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,337 (2020)
Projected traffic40,830 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2061 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2061 over Irrigation 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 19,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2061 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.