US Bridges

FM 2209 over East Main Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450211901002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2209 over East Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2209 over East Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2209
CrossesEast Main Drain
Location2.1 MI N of SH 186
RouteState Highway 2209
StateTexas
Coordinates26.51194, -97.63974
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2209 over East Main Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2209 over East 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2209 over East Main Drain carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 2209 over East Main Drain?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2209 over East Main Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.