US Bridges

US 77 SB over Radicha Creek

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 628 · Structure no. 161370010204020

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,098
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Radicha Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 77 SB over Radicha 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 9,098 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesRadicha Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 628
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.3476, -97.82966
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic9,098 (2020)
Projected traffic11,600 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 Radicha 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 Radicha 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 Radicha Creek carry?

About 9,098 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Radicha Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Radicha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.