US Bridges

FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 2.25 MI SW of US 180 · Structure no. 080770031701011

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 37 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 57
CrossesClear Fork Brazos R
Location2.25 MI SW of US 180
RouteState Highway 57
StateTexas
Coordinates32.729, -100.24496
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2020)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2040
Trucks36%
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 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 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R 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 Clear Fork Brazos R carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 57 over Clear Fork Brazos R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.