US Bridges

US 57 over Draw

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of Zavala Cl · Structure no. 150830027607226

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 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 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 57
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI E of Zavala Cl
RouteU.S. Route 57
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94644, -99.38916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2020)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 3,357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.