US Bridges

US 77 over Spring Branch

Good

Lee County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of Lp 123 · Structure no. 141440021102188

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Spring Branch in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesSpring Branch
Location6.7 MI N of Lp 123
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51943, -96.98861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2023)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Spring Branch carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.