US Bridges

FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 5.4 MI S of FM 2644 · Structure no. 221590122902009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1021
CrossesNE Branch of Indio Creek
Location5.4 MI S of FM 2644
RouteState Highway 1021
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.42842, -100.30917
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 NE Branch of Indio Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio 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 NE Branch of Indio Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1021 over NE Branch of Indio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.