US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek
GoodKleberg County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 425 · Structure no. 161370010204231
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2047. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis 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 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 Nbfr over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.