US Bridges

US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of Loop 463 · Structure no. 132350037004032

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,518
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesGarcitas Crk
Location6.7 MI N of Loop 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96164, -96.99
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,518 (2020)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB over Garcitas Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk 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 US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk carry?

About 2,518 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Garcitas Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.