US Bridges

US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of Loop 463 · Structure no. 132350037004043

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,389 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesGarcitas Creek
Location6.7 MI N of Loop 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96163, -96.98964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,389 (2020)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Garcitas Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Garcitas 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek carry?

About 3,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Garcitas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.