US Bridges

FM 1021 over Cuevas Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2366 · Structure no. 221590122901015

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1021 over Cuevas Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1021 over Cuevas Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1021
CrossesCuevas Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 2366
RouteState Highway 1021
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51961, -100.31137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2024)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Cuevas Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1021 over Cuevas 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 Cuevas Creek carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1021 over Cuevas Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1021 over Cuevas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.