US Bridges

FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek

Fair

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 1058 · Structure no. 040590221901001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1057
CrossesTierra Blanca Creek
Location2.2 MI S of FM 1058
RouteState Highway 1057
CountyDeaf Smith County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.7925, -102.51206
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tierra Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1057 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.