US Bridges

US 77 over 6th Street

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0 · Structure no. 161780010203191

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over 6th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over 6th Street in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
Crosses6th Street
Location0
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57909, -97.78791
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2012)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over 6th Street built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over 6th Street 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 over 6th Street carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over 6th Street?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over 6th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.