US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek
FairKleberg County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 141 · Structure no. 161370010204057
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,515
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas 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 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,515 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas 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 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek carry?
About 1,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 Sbfr over Tranquitas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.