US Bridges

US 77 over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Lavaca C/L · Structure no. 130620037003056

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 6,941 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesDraw
Location0.65 MI S of Lavaca C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.10549, -96.98723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,941 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 77 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 77 over Draw 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 77 over Draw carry?

About 6,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.