US Bridges

FM 57 over Draw

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 1.04 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770031701009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 57 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 57 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 57
CrossesDraw
Location1.04 MI E of SH 70
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64352, -100.35642
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 57 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 57 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 57 over Draw carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 57 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 57 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.