US Bridges

US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass

Good

Kenedy County, Texas · 13.5 MI N of Willacy C/L · Structure no. 210660032704006

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass is a concrete slab carrying US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass 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 99 ft (30.2 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
Location13.5 MI N of Willacy C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.79281, -97.77599
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (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 1938, making it 87 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 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 Draw & Stock Pass carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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.