US Bridges

US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass

Fair

Kenedy County, Texas · 16.4 MI S of Kleberg C/L · Structure no. 210660032703008

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,957
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass in Kenedy County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 86 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 4,957 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesDraw & Stock Pass
Location16.4 MI S of Kleberg C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.03725, -97.79439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,957 (2024)
Projected traffic6,490 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 SB over Draw & Stock Pass built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass carry?

About 4,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.