FM 1908 over Main Canal
GoodMaverick County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of FM 1591 · Structure no. 221590181402001
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1908 over Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying FM 1908 over Main Canal in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 80 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1908 over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is FM 1908 over Main 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 FM 1908 over Main Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM 1908 over Main Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1908 over Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.