US Bridges

Pr 977 over Creek

Good

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North West of Ceiba · Structure no. 013271

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 977 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 977 over Creek in Ceiba 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPr 977
CrossesCreek
Location3 KM North West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 977
Coordinates18.2725, -65.6696
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 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 977 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 977 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 977 over Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 977 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Pr 977 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.