US Bridges

MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.18 MI East of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090AA0826001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,108
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain is a concrete slab carrying MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,108 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,146 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMI 6 N RD(10th St)
CrossesNorth Main Drain
Location0.18 MI East of FM 491
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14226, -97.89876
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,108 (2024)
Projected traffic3,146 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 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 MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain 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 MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain carry?

About 3,108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns MI 6 N RD(10th St) over North Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.