US Bridges

Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.67 MI S of FM 1685 · Structure no. 132350008806208

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
969 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
12,231
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1 is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 12,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,166 by 2039. The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesBu 59/77
CrossesGuadalupe River Rel #1
Location0.67 MI S of FM 1685
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78551, -97.03963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length969 ft (295.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,231 (2019)
Projected traffic15,166 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1 carry?

About 12,231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1?

The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 59/77 over Guadalupe River Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.