Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel
PoorPosted for loadHidalgo County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of JCT US 281 · Structure no. 211090AA0655001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tower Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Road over S Floodwater Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.