US Bridges

FM 1023 over Taylor Slough

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 152320067803005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1023 over Taylor Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1023 over Taylor Slough in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1023
CrossesTaylor Slough
Location0.5 MI E of US 90
RouteState Highway 1023
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21674, -99.76322
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2023)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1023 over Taylor Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 1023 over Taylor Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1023 over Taylor Slough carry?

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1023 over Taylor Slough?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1023 over Taylor Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.