US Bridges

Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of JCT FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090AA0807001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 10 North RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.65 MI E of JCT FM 1015
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19963, -97.94737
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 10 North RD 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 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 10 North RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.