US Bridges

FM 1026 over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 5.4 MI SW of FM 2131 · Structure no. 230420110402006

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1026 over Bull Creek is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1026 over Bull Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1026
CrossesBull Creek
Location5.4 MI SW of FM 2131
RouteState Highway 1026
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55488, -99.47263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks23%
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 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 1026 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 1026 over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1026 over Bull Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1026 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1026 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.