US Bridges

US 77 SB over Draw

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 5.5 MI SW of FM 2441 · Structure no. 161960037103086

Built
1987
38 years old
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 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 SB over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesDraw
Location5.5 MI SW of FM 2441
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.1804, -97.38344
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB 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 SB over Draw carry?

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

How long is US 77 SB over Draw?

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

Who owns US 77 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.