US Bridges

US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 111 · Structure no. 131430037001052

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,853
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesScarboroughs Branch
Location0.8 MI N of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20589, -96.98311
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,853 (2019)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch 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 NB over Scarboroughs Branch carry?

About 2,853 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Scarboroughs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.