US Bridges

Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of US 281 · Structure no. 211090AA4267001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,223
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,512 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccoll RD
CrossesH.C. Drainage Ditch
Location2.10 MI N of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.12923, -98.22517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,223 (2022)
Projected traffic11,512 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccoll RD over H.C. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoll RD over H.C. Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.