Bu 77 over Carreta Creek
FairPosted for loadNueces County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780010211012
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,508
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 77 over Carreta Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 77 over Carreta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1993, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,442 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 77 over Carreta Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Bu 77 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 Bu 77 over Carreta Creek carry?
About 7,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bu 77 over Carreta Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 77 over Carreta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.