US 77 SB over Carreta Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780010203055
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,338
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Carreta Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Carreta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,039 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over Carreta Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 77 SB over Carreta 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 Carreta Creek carry?
About 12,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Carreta Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over Carreta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.