US Bridges

FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 4.5 MI W of Bus 77 · Structure no. 161370111401001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 772
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location4.5 MI W of Bus 77
RouteState Highway 772
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.43053, -97.90919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 772 over Jaboncillos 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 FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 772 over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.