US Bridges

Bu 77 over Drain

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Bs 44 · Structure no. 161780037306016

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 77 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 77 over Drain in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long.

CarriesBu 77
CrossesDrain
Location0.4 MI N of Bs 44
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79268, -97.65874
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 77 over Drain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Bu 77 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bu 77 over Drain?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bu 77 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.