US Bridges

Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Bentsen RD · Structure no. 211090K00573001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,876
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Vine 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 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 10,876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVine Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Bentsen RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22912, -98.26689
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 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 traffic10,876 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Vine Ave over 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 Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vine Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.