US Bridges

FM 1057 over Frio Draw

Good

Castro County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 2397 · Structure no. 050350189101001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1057 over Frio Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1057 over Frio Draw in Castro County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 1057
CrossesFrio Draw
Location2.1 MI N of FM 2397
RouteState Highway 1057
StateTexas
Coordinates34.67712, -102.51423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 FM 1057 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1057 over Frio 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1057 over Frio Draw carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1057 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1057 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.