US Bridges

US 57 over Hondo Creek

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 5.6 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830027607048

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
910 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Hondo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Hondo Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2033. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesHondo Creek
Location5.6 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00812, -99.14061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadH 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2020)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 57 over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 57 over Hondo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 57 over Hondo Creek carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.