US Bridges

US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of US 77 · Structure no. 210310003916172

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SR (13th St)
CrossesTown Resaca
Location0.02 MI NE of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90878, -97.48759
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2011)
Projected traffic8,480 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77 SR (13th St) over Town Resaca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.