US Bridges

US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780010203047

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 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 10,728 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,379 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 Bus NB
CrossesPetronila Creek Relief
Location0.9 MI N of FM 665
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68628, -97.74192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,728 (2022)
Projected traffic17,379 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 Bus NB over Petronila 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief carry?

About 10,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Bus NB over Petronila Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.