US Bridges

Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of JCT FM 498 · Structure no. 212450AA0236001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak (cr 345) 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak (cr 345)
CrossesWillacy Main Drain
Location1.5 MI N of JCT FM 498
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.42278, -97.71949
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (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 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 Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain built?

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

What condition is Live Oak (cr 345) 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 Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Live Oak (cr 345) over Willacy Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.