FM 1808 over Colorado River
GoodMitchell County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of SH 208 · Structure no. 081680211101002
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1808 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1808 over Colorado River in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 1808 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 1808 over Colorado River 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 1808 over Colorado River carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM 1808 over Colorado River?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1808 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.