US Bridges

57th ST over Drainage Channel

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Slide RD · Structure no. 051520B00057001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th ST over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 57th ST over Drainage Channel in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,840 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries57th ST
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.15 MI W of Slide RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54212, -101.92482
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 57th ST over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th ST over Drainage Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does 57th ST over Drainage Channel carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 57th ST over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 57th ST over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.