US Bridges

US 77 NB over FM 1898

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of FM 2045 · Structure no. 161370010204124

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over FM 1898 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over FM 1898 in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesFM 1898
Location0.55 MI N of FM 2045
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53079, -97.84011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2013)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2033
Trucks16%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 NB over FM 1898 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over FM 1898 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over FM 1898 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over FM 1898?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over FM 1898?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.