US Bridges

US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · .42 MI S of CR 2215 · Structure no. 161370010204261

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C 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 5,058 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 Nbfr
CrossesDitch C
Location.42 MI S of CR 2215
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.37027, -97.83554
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,058 (2022)
Projected traffic6,980 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 Ditch C built?

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

What condition is US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C 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 Ditch C carry?

About 5,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Nbfr over Ditch C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.