US Bridges

US 57 over Hunter Creek

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of Frio C/L · Structure no. 222540027605064

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Hunter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Hunter Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1961, 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesHunter Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Frio C/L
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94094, -99.44932
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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
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 Hunter Creek built?

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

What condition is US 57 over Hunter 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 Hunter Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.