US Bridges

FM 88 over North Hargill Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450069801006

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 88 over North Hargill Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 88 over North Hargill 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 88
CrossesNorth Hargill Drain
Location0.4 MI S of SH 186
RouteState Highway 88
StateTexas
Coordinates26.47869, -97.94989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 88 over North Hargill Drain built?

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

What condition is FM 88 over North Hargill 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 FM 88 over North Hargill Drain carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 88 over North Hargill Drain?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 88 over North Hargill Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.