US Bridges

FM 772 over Radicha Creek

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of FM 628 · Structure no. 161370184502004

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 772 over Radicha Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 772 over Radicha Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 772
CrossesRadicha Creek
Location2.7 MI N of FM 628
RouteState Highway 772
StateTexas
Coordinates27.36975, -97.74764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FM 772 over Radicha Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 772 over Radicha Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 772 over Radicha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.