US Bridges

Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 221590029914079

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2036. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 480
CrossesMaverick CO Canal
Location1.5 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 480
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.68635, -100.43997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2016)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 480 over Maverick CO 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 480 over Maverick CO Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.