US Bridges

Pr 777 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 013581

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 777 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 777 over Creek in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 777
CrossesCreek
Location1 KM South Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 777
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23999, -66.09701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 777 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 777 over 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 777 over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 777 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Pr 777 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.