Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain
FairWillacy County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of CR 2390 · Structure no. 212450AA0228001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardenia (cr 397) 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardenia (cr 397) 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 Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gardenia (cr 397) over Willacy Main Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.