US Bridges

US 77 over Draw

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 624 · Structure no. 161780037301037

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,134
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,134 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,870 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 284 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI S of FM 624
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.83705, -97.63359
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width284 ft (86.6 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,134 (2022)
Projected traffic19,870 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Draw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Draw carry?

About 10,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 284 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.