US 57 over Picosa Creek Branch

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 10.4 MI NE of US 277 · Structure no. 221590027601088

Built: 1971; 54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition: Fair; 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 Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Picosa Creek Branch 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 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 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 Branch

Location10.4 MI NE of US 277

RouteU.S. Route 57

CountyMaverick County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.81389, -100.34682

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 width67 ft (20.5 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 Branch 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 Branch 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 Picosa Creek Branch carry?

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

How long is US 57 over Picosa Creek Branch?

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 Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.