US Bridges

FM 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 491 · Structure no. 212450290901001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2845 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2845
CrossesHcwid No. 1 Main Channel
Location0.75 MI S of FM 491
RouteState Highway 2845
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.3824, -97.82933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel built?

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

What condition is FM 2845 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2845 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.