US Bridges

US 77 over Drain

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 624 · Structure no. 161780037301029

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Drain in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 42,921 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,089 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDrain
Location0.35 MI S of FM 624
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.85064, -97.63104
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width197 ft (60 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,921 (2022)
Projected traffic60,089 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 42,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.