US Bridges

FM 1015 over North Hargill Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450122801009

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1015 over North Hargill Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1015 over North Hargill Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1015
CrossesNorth Hargill Drain
Location0.5 MI S of SH 186
RouteState Highway 1015
StateTexas
Coordinates26.47172, -97.91026
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2023)
Projected traffic2,090 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 1015 over North Hargill Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FM 1015 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 1015 over North Hargill Drain carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1015 over North Hargill Drain?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1015 over North Hargill Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.