US Bridges

FM 1021 over Sauz Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of FM 2644 · Structure no. 221590122901005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1021 over Sauz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1021 over Sauz Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1021
CrossesSauz Creek
Location4.0 MI N of FM 2644
RouteState Highway 1021
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.55824, -100.33642
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 1021 over Sauz Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FM 1021 over Sauz 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1021 over Sauz Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1021 over Sauz Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1021 over Sauz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.