US Bridges

US 77 over Moody Creek

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 5.4 MI NE of SH 89 · Structure no. 162050037104035

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,953
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Moody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Moody Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 12,953 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,040 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesMoody Creek
Location5.4 MI NE of SH 89
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.11246, -97.45074
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,953 (2019)
Projected traffic20,040 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 77 over Moody Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Moody Creek carry?

About 12,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Moody Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.