US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 1356

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 141 · Structure no. 161370010204121

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 1356 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 1356 in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,330 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,110 by 2033. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 1356
Location1.7 MI S of SH 141
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.49151, -97.84686
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,330 (2020)
Projected traffic14,110 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over FM 1356 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 1356 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over FM 1356 carry?

About 7,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over FM 1356?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 1356?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.