US 77 over Yegua Creek
FairMilam County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of FM 487 · Structure no. 171660021101056
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 over Yegua Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Yegua Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,175 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,845 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 over Yegua Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 over Yegua Creek carry?
About 4,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 77 over Yegua Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 over Yegua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.