US Bridges

Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 907 · Structure no. 211090AA0654001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel is a concrete slab carrying Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDicker RD
CrossesS Floodwater Channel
Location1.0 MI E of FM 907
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.11256, -98.11886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dicker RD over S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dicker RD over S Floodwater Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.