US Bridges

SH 186 over West Main Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1015 · Structure no. 212450043302002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 186 over West Main Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 186 over West Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 186
CrossesWest Main Drain
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1015
RouteState Highway 186
StateTexas
Coordinates26.47818, -97.90003
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2023)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 186 over West Main Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 186 over West Main Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 186 over West Main Drain carry?

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 186 over West Main Drain?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 186 over West Main Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.