US Bridges

US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 7.4 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 141440021104011

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,536 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesWest Yegua Creek Relief
Location7.4 MI N of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28824, -96.94862
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,383 (2023)
Projected traffic7,536 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief 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 West Yegua Creek Relief carry?

About 5,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over West Yegua Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.