US Bridges

US 77 NB over Drain

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.80 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 162050037201021

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,222
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 NB over Drain in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,222 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,870 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesDrain
Location1.80 MI NE of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92148, -97.61254
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,222 (2020)
Projected traffic12,870 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 NB over Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Drain 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 US 77 NB over Drain carry?

About 10,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.