US Bridges

Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of JCT FM 498 · Structure no. 212450AA0200001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHumphries (CR370)
CrossesWillacy Main Drain
Location1.65 MI N of JCT FM 498
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.42635, -97.69529
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic25 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 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 Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain built?

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

What condition is Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain 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 Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Humphries (CR370) over Willacy Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.