US Bridges

FM 507 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 498 · Structure no. 212450224601001

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
307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 507 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 507 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 507
CrossesHcwid No 1 Main Channel
Location0.5 MI S of FM 498
RouteState Highway 507
StateTexas
Coordinates26.39427, -97.67303
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 507 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 507 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 507 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 507 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 507 over Hcwid No 1 Main Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.