US Bridges

CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Valley View · Structure no. 211090AA1412001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR 1412 over Donna Main 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1412
CrossesDonna Main Canal
Location0.25 MI W of Valley View
RouteCounty Highway 1412
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.13584, -98.08639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal built?

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

What condition is CR 1412 over Donna Main 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1412 over Donna Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.