US Bridges

US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 1118 · Structure no. 161370010204017

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,304
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 103 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 9,304 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 1118
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.40812, -97.84742
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,304 (2019)
Projected traffic13,750 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 9,304 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.