US Bridges

Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450AA0105001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesW Hargill Drain Ditch
Location0.70 MI S of SH 186
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.47091, -97.91851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over W Hargill Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.