US Bridges

FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 81 · Structure no. 161290155201001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1020
CrossesOjo De Agua Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 81
RouteState Highway 1020
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88738, -97.69896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1020 over Ojo De Agua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.