FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal
GoodWard County, Texas · 2.80 MI NW of FM 3398 · Structure no. 062380100101001
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 516 over Cedarvale Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is FM 516 over Cedarvale 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM 516 over Cedarvale Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.