US Bridges

US 57 over Draw

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 12.5 MI NE of FM 481 · Structure no. 221590027602029

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Draw in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 4,093 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 57
CrossesDraw
Location12.5 MI NE of FM 481
RouteU.S. Route 57
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89853, -100.14938
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,093 (2020)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 57 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 4,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.