US Bridges

Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of JCT FM 491 · Structure no. 211090AA0804001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,684
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,684 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,158 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 12 North Road
CrossesN Floodway Pilot Channel
Location1.15 MI E of JCT FM 491
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22952, -97.89193
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,684 (2019)
Projected traffic5,158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot 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 Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel carry?

About 3,684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 12 North Road over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.