US Bridges

US 57 over Draw

Good

Frio County, Texas · 8.95 MI E of Zavala Cl · Structure no. 150830027607098

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,357
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 1999, so it is 26 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 57
CrossesDraw
Location8.95 MI E of Zavala Cl
RouteU.S. Route 57
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95077, -99.26709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic3,357 (2020)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 US 57 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 57 over Draw carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 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.