US 77 over Clarks Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 1.42 MI S of FM 531 · Structure no. 131430037001014
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 381 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,441
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 over Clarks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Clarks Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 4,441 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2033. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 77 over Clarks 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 Clarks Creek carry?
About 4,441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 77 over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.