US Bridges

US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue

Good

Kenedy County, Texas · 5.65 MI S of SH 285 · Structure no. 210660032702217

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue in Kenedy County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,959 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesLA Parra Avenue
Location5.65 MI S of SH 285
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.22171, -97.78867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,959 (2024)
Projected traffic7,070 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue carry?

About 4,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over LA Parra Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.