US Bridges

US 57 over Leona River

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 117 · Structure no. 222540027605039

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Leona River is a concrete slab carrying US 57 over Leona River in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesLeona River
Location0.50 MI E of FM 117
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96355, -99.61433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2020)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Leona River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 57 over Leona River 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 Leona River carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Leona River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Leona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.