US Bridges

FM 1050 over Sabinal River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.2 MI West of FM 187 · Structure no. 152320116901003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1050 over Sabinal River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1050 over Sabinal River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2034. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1050
CrossesSabinal River
Location0.2 MI West of FM 187
RouteState Highway 1050
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61219, -99.5295
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1050 over Sabinal River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1050 over Sabinal 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 Sabinal River carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1050 over Sabinal River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1050 over Sabinal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.