Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of MI 17-1/2 RD · Structure no. 211090AA0235001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Uncle Peters RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.