US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of SH 239 · Structure no. 161960037102014
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,738
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 years old, older 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 15,738 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,404 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 15,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns US 77 SB over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.