US Bridges

US 57 over Draw

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 3443 · Structure no. 221590030001002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,881
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 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 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 16,881 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,670 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of FM 3443
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70898, -100.47335
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,881 (2020)
Projected traffic34,670 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 16,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Draw?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.