US Bridges

FM 57 over N California Crk

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of US 83 · Structure no. 081280031703001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 57 over N California Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 57 over N California Crk in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 57
CrossesN California Crk
Location0.05 MI SW of US 83
RouteState Highway 57
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87552, -100.12488
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2023)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 57 over N California Crk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 57 over N California Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 57 over N California Crk carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 57 over N California Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 57 over N California Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.