US Bridges

US 77A over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 130620026905039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,732
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77A over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,732 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,425 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77A
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI S of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29198, -97.16367
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,732 (2022)
Projected traffic9,425 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77A over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77A over Draw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 77A over Draw carry?

About 6,732 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 77A over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 77A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.