US Bridges

FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 5.8 MI S of FM 468 · Structure no. 220640127001002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1019
CrossesSauz Mocho Creek
Location5.8 MI S of FM 468
RouteState Highway 1019
StateTexas
Coordinates28.47535, -99.51503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1019 over Sauz Mocho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.