US Bridges

Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Bentsen RD · Structure no. 211090K00372002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,199
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNolana Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Bentsen RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.24355, -98.26386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,199 (2019)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,199 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nolana Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.