US Bridges

FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.95 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 211090122803011

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1015
CrossesMain Supply Canal
Location1.95 MI N of US 83
RouteState Highway 1015
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18951, -97.95902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,115 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal carry?

About 17,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1015 over Main Supply Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.