Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek
FairKleberg County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 1355 · Structure no. 161370010212013
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 103 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,471 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek carry?
About 7,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Bus US 77 over San Fernando Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.