US Bridges

Pr 57 over Birch Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260071302009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 57 over Birch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 57 over Birch Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 57
CrossesBirch Creek
Location0.8 MI S of FM 60
RouteState Highway 57
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34853, -96.6667
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2023)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 57 over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 57 over Birch Creek 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 Pr 57 over Birch Creek carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 57 over Birch Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 57 over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.