US Bridges

SH 21 over US 77

Good

Lee County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of FM 1624 · Structure no. 141440021103062

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,371
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over US 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over US 77 in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 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 8,371 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,719 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSH 21
CrossesUS 77
Location2.4 MI N of FM 1624
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30264, -96.95278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,371 (2023)
Projected traffic11,719 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over US 77 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 21 over US 77 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 SH 21 over US 77 carry?

About 8,371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over US 77?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.