US Bridges

FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 375 · Structure no. 221590122901024

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
767 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,573
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,320 by 2036. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1021
CrossesUnion Pacific RR & Draw
Location0.9 MI W of FM 375
RouteState Highway 1021
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70289, -100.4983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,573 (2020)
Projected traffic20,320 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw carry?

About 17,573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1021 over Union Pacific RR & Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.