US Bridges

FM 774 over Dry Creek

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161960044705058

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 774 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 774 over Dry Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,461 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 774
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.85 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 774
StateTexas
Coordinates28.29445, -97.26348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,164 (2023)
Projected traffic5,461 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 774 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 774 over Dry 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 FM 774 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 774 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 774 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.