US Bridges

US 77 over Rabbs Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 7.3 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 141440021105036

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,923
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Rabbs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Rabbs Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 4,923 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesRabbs Creek
Location7.3 MI S of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08428, -96.91644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,923 (2023)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Rabbs Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 77 over Rabbs 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 Rabbs Creek carry?

About 4,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Rabbs Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Rabbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.