US Bridges

Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.6 Miles North of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00310002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,727
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasscock Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 Miles North of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23437, -98.28997
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2019)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glasscock Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glasscock Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.