US Bridges

FM 1050 over Frio River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 152320116901001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1050 over Frio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1050 over Frio River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1050
CrossesFrio River
Location0.6 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1050
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60463, -99.738
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2020)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1050 over Frio River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1050 over Frio River 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 1050 over Frio River carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1050 over Frio River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1050 over Frio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.