US Bridges

US 77 NB over Draw

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 5.5 MI SW of FM 2441 · Structure no. 161960037103031

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 NB over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 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 6,286 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesDraw
Location5.5 MI SW of FM 2441
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.18029, -97.38316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,286 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 77 NB over Draw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over Draw carry?

About 6,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.