US Bridges

US 77 NB over Little Brushy Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 4.1 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 131430037002055

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,114
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Little Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Little Brushy Creek 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 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location4.1 MI S of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13541, -96.98664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,114 (2019)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Little Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is US 77 NB over Little Brushy 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 NB over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.