US 77 NB over Arana Creek
GoodKleberg County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of SH 285 · Structure no. 161370010204077
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,299
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 NB over Arana Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 77 NB over Arana Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,299 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,310 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 NB over Arana Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 NB over Arana Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 NB over Arana Creek carry?
About 7,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 77 NB over Arana Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 NB over Arana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.