US Bridges

US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590030001022

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 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 10,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,710 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1021
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70598, -100.50188
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,725 (2020)
Projected traffic16,710 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 Eagle Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek 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 Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 10,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.