US Bridges

US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of SH 111 · Structure no. 130620026905019

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,381
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 2,381 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2038. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77A
CrossesBig Brushy Crk Relief
Location0.70 MI SW of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28661, -97.16844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,381 (2018)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief carry?

About 2,381 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 77A over Big Brushy Crk Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.