FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain
GoodWillacy County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 77 Bus · Structure no. 212450158701004
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1761 over Old 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 FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1761 over Old West Main Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.