US Bridges

FM 1025 over Nueces River

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 0.82 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222540127901006

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1025 over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1025 over Nueces River in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2037. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1025
CrossesNueces River
Location0.82 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1025
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77569, -99.83589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Nueces River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1025 over Nueces River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1025 over Nueces River carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1025 over Nueces River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1025 over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.