US 77 SB over Petronila Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780010203007
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 506 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,728
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Petronila Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Petronila Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 104 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 10,728 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,379 by 2042. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 SB over Petronila Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 77 SB over Petronila 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 SB over Petronila Creek carry?
About 10,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Petronila Creek?
The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over Petronila Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.