US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch
GoodKenedy County, Texas · 19.2 MI N of Willacy C/L · Structure no. 210660032704004
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch in Kenedy County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 87 years old, older 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch 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 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.