US Bridges

Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of JCT FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090AA0804003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,014
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,014 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 12 North Road
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.35 MI W of JCT FM 1015
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22844, -97.96547
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,014 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal 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 Irrigation Canal carry?

About 4,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 12 North Road over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.