US Bridges

Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090AA2501001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,513
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,918 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDoolittle RD
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location1.70 MI N of FM 1925
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.35699, -98.11887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2019)
Projected traffic4,918 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Doolittle RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.