US Bridges

CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450AA0180001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180 (spence Rd)
CrossesOld West Main Drain
Location1.5 MI N of SH 186
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.50363, -97.81402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180 (spence Rd) over Old West Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.