US Bridges

US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of Maverick C/L · Structure no. 222540027603073

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,997
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1 in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 2,997 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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
CrossesChaparrosa Crk Rel #1
Location5.7 MI E of Maverick C/L
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93011, -100.01856
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,997 (2020)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1 carry?

About 2,997 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Chaparrosa Crk Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.