FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel
GoodWillacy County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1420 · Structure no. 212450086103010
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 498 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.