US Bridges

US 57 over Draw

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830027607056

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Draw 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 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 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02369, -99.06922
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2020)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 57 over Draw built?

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

What condition is US 57 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.