US Bridges

US 77 NB over Draw & Stock Pass

Good

Kenedy County, Texas · 23.8 MI S of Kleberg C/L · Structure no. 210660032703047

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,957
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Draw & Stock Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 NB over Draw & Stock Pass in Kenedy County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,957 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesDraw & Stock Pass
Location23.8 MI S of Kleberg C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.92999, -97.79164
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 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 Draw & Stock Pass built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Draw & Stock Pass 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 Draw & Stock Pass carry?

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

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Draw & Stock Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.