US 77 SB over Copano Creek
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 9.60 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 161960037102061
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,382
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 SB over Copano Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Copano Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,382 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,232 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 SB over Copano Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 SB over Copano Creek 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 Copano Creek carry?
About 8,382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is US 77 SB over Copano Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 SB over Copano Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.