US Bridges

US 77 Nbfr over Velederos Creek

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · .60 MI S of FM 772 · Structure no. 161370010204257

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Nbfr over Velederos Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 77 Nbfr over Velederos 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 24,470 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,800 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 Nbfr
CrossesVelederos Creek
Location.60 MI S of FM 772
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.38149, -97.83886
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,470 (2022)
Projected traffic33,800 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Velederos Creek built?

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

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

About 24,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Nbfr over Velederos Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Nbfr over Velederos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.