US Bridges

US 57 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 1866 · Structure no. 222540027605040

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Live Oak Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.50 MI E of FM 1866
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95328, -99.52987
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2020)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2037
Trucks19%
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 Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 57 over Live Oak 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 Live Oak Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.