US Bridges

US 77 SB FR over San Fernando Creek

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1898 · Structure no. 161370010204186

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB FR over San Fernando Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB FR over San Fernando Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB FR
CrossesSan Fernando Creek
Location0.7 MI N of FM 1898
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53813, -97.83287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2022)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB FR over San Fernando Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB FR over San Fernando 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 SB FR over San Fernando Creek carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB FR over San Fernando Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB FR over San Fernando Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.