US Bridges

US 57 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 6.50 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 222540027603058

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
357 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 57 over Turkey Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 3,277 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2037. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.50 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93035, -99.95626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadOther
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,277 (2020)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 57 over Turkey 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 57 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.