US Bridges

FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 507 · Structure no. 212450262104001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel is a concrete slab carrying FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2629
CrossesN Floodway Pilot Channel
Location1.4 MI W of FM 507
RouteState Highway 2629
StateTexas
Coordinates26.32228, -97.68765
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic80 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 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 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2629 over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.