US Bridges

US 77A over Kelley Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430026904014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77A over Kelley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77A over Kelley Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77A
CrossesKelley Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32667, -97.13463
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2013)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 77A over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 77A over Kelley 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 77A over Kelley Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 77A over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77A over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.