US Bridges

US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 1694 · Structure no. 161780037302096

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,064 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,131
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 19,131 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2030. The structure is 1,064 ft (324.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesSH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44
Location2.2 MI W of FM 1694
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78688, -97.6548
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,064 ft (324.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,131 (2020)
Projected traffic24,630 by 2030
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44 carry?

About 19,131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44?

The structure is 1,064 ft (324.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over SH 44 Tex Mex RR Bu 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.