US Bridges

FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 152320256301001

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,081
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1023 (4th St.)
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 1023
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22152, -99.77736
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,081 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1023 (4th St.) over Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw carry?

About 5,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1023 (4th St.) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.