Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek
GoodSan Patricio County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of SH 89 · Structure no. 162050037107098
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2034. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 77 T over Chiltipin 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 77 T over Chiltipin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.