US Bridges

US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 3403 · Structure no. 141440021103186

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek in Lee 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 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 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesMiddle Yegua Creek
Location0.6 MI S of FM 3403
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34851, -96.97695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,676 (2023)
Projected traffic6,546 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Middle Yegua Creek built?

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

What condition is US 77 over Middle Yegua 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Middle Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.