US Bridges

FM 1030 over Wallace Creek

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 3.55 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 232060124001003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1030 over Wallace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1030 over Wallace Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1030
CrossesWallace Creek
Location3.55 MI SW of US 190
RouteState Highway 1030
StateTexas
Coordinates31.16807, -98.79792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1030 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1030 over Wallace Creek 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 1030 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1030 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1030 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.