US Bridges

US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · .35 MI S of CR 2170 · Structure no. 161370010204243

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2042. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 Nbfr
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location.35 MI S of CR 2170
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.40711, -97.84641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2022)
Projected traffic695 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos 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 Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Nbfr over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.