US Bridges

SH 77 over Village Creek Relief

Good

Morris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 191720027701016

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77 over Village Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 77 over Village Creek Relief in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 77
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location0.70 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2349, -94.73264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2022)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 77 over Village Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 77 over Village Creek Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 77 over Village Creek Relief carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 77 over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 77 over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.