FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek
FairSan Saba County, Texas · 1.95 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 232060124101004
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1031 over Dry Simpson 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 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1031 over Dry Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.