US Bridges

Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.27 MI E of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090AA1403001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIb & Wc Road
CrossesHackney Lake Inlet
Location0.27 MI E of SH 336
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14145, -98.23613
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet 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 Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ib & Wc Road over Hackney Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.