Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090AA0231001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel 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 2024.
How much traffic does Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Uncle Peters RD over Main Floodwater Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.