US Bridges

US 57 over Chacon Creek

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 11.2 MI NE of FM 481 · Structure no. 221590027602066

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Chacon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Chacon Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 4,093 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2036. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 57
CrossesChacon Creek
Location11.2 MI NE of FM 481
RouteU.S. Route 57
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88839, -100.16889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,093 (2020)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2036
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 Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 57 over Chacon 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 Chacon Creek carry?

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

How long is US 57 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.