US Bridges

FM 1021 over Eagle Pass Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 57 · Structure no. 221590122901011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1021 over Eagle Pass Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1021 over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick 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 15,944 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1021
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.05 MI N of US 57
RouteState Highway 1021
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70672, -100.50056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,944 (2024)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eagle Pass Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1021 over Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 15,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1021 over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1021 over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.