Bridge conditions in Zavala County, Texas
72 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Zavala County tracks close to typical: 1 of its 72 inventoried bridges (1.4%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 1 of the 72 bridges in Zavala County, Texas, are rated in poor condition (1.4%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 45 bridges (62.5%) are rated good and 26 (36.1%) fair.
- The median Zavala County bridge was built in 1963.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is La Paloma Rd over Gallina Slough (built 1960), carrying about 40 vehicles a day.
Good 62.5% · Fair 36.1% · Poor 1.4% of 72 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma Rd over Gallina Slough | 1960 | 40 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 57 over Draw | 1969 | 5,883 | Good |
| US 57 over Draw | 1970 | 5,883 | Good |
| US 57 over Draw | 1970 | 5,883 | Good |
| US 83 over Turkey Creek | 1947 | 5,854 | Fair |
| US 57 over Yo-lo Digo Creek | 1952 | 5,247 | Good |
| US 57 over Leona River | 1952 | 4,470 | Fair |
| US 57 over Draw | 1969 | 4,335 | Good |
| US 57 over Nueces River | 1969 | 4,335 | Fair |
| US 83 over Flat Creek | 1947 | 4,306 | Good |
| US 57 over Draw | 1970 | 4,197 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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