US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek
FairLavaca County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of US 90A · Structure no. 131430026903010
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,410
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 101 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US 77A over Dry Hollow 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek carry?
About 3,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 77A over Dry Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.