US 77 NB over Drain
FairNueces County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780010202042
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,107
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 NB over Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Drain in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 NB over Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is US 77 NB over Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 NB over Drain carry?
About 11,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 77 NB over Drain?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 NB over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.