US Bridges

US 57 over Picosa Creek

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 10.3 MI NE of US 277 · Structure no. 221590027601087

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Picosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Picosa Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesPicosa Creek
Location10.3 MI NE of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81324, -100.34767
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Picosa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 57 over Picosa Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 57 over Picosa Creek carry?

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

How long is US 57 over Picosa Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Picosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.