US Bridges

US 57 over Seco Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 2.40 MI NE of US 277 · Structure no. 221590027601019

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Seco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Seco Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 84 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 7,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesSeco Creek
Location2.40 MI NE of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73732, -100.4467
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,580 (2020)
Projected traffic11,740 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 57 over Seco Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 57 over Seco Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 57 over Seco Creek carry?

About 7,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Seco Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Seco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.