US Bridges

FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 4.15 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230420110401013

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1026
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location4.15 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 1026
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70088, -99.47923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1026 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.