US Bridges

US 57 over Childress Creek

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 117 · Structure no. 222540027604086

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,197
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Childress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Childress Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2037. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 57
CrossesChildress Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 117
RouteU.S. Route 57
StateTexas
Coordinates28.9545, -99.63739
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2020)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Childress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 57 over Childress 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 57 over Childress Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Childress Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Childress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.