US Bridges

FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of FM 2629 · Structure no. 212450334302004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1425
CrossesHcwid No. 1 Main Channel
Location2.55 MI N of FM 2629
RouteState Highway 1425
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.3822, -97.86099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1425 over Hcwid No. 1 Main Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.