US Bridges

FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 1867 · Structure no. 222540127901005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFM 1025
CrossesE Tortugas Creek
Location2.0 MI W of FM 1867
RouteState Highway 1025
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79006, -99.67284
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 1025 over E Tortugas Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1025 over E Tortugas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.