US 77 over Miller Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of FM 532 E · Structure no. 131430026902005

Built: 1925; 100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 29 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,158; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Miller Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5,158 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77

CrossesMiller Creek

Location2.85 MI S of FM 532 E

RouteU.S. Route 77

CountyLavaca County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.51946, -96.91936

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)

Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,158 (2020)

Projected traffic8,460 by 2038

Trucks14%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 77 over Miller 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Miller Creek carry?

About 5,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.