US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek
FairLavaca County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 131430037002024
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,792
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 5,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Big Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 77 SB over Big Brushy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek carry?
About 5,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over Big Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.