US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek
FairKleberg County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1898 · Structure no. 161370010204056
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 12,764 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,910 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 SB over San Fernando 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 San Fernando Creek carry?
About 12,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over San Fernando Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.