US Bridges

FM 516 over Main Line Canal

Good

Ward County, Texas · 2.95 MI NW of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 062380100101002

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 516 over Main Line Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 516 over Main Line Canal in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1947, 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 516
CrossesMain Line Canal
Location2.95 MI NW of IH 20 Bus
RouteState Highway 516
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48873, -103.42007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 516 over Main Line Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 516 over Main Line 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 516 over Main Line Canal carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 516 over Main Line Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 516 over Main Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.