US Bridges

US 77 SB over Chicolete Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 682 · Structure no. 132350037004047

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Chicolete Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Chicolete Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,420 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesChicolete Creek
Location0.80 MI N of FM 682
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09401, -96.98711
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 above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 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 traffic4,375 (2024)
Projected traffic5,420 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Chicolete Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Chicolete 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 SB over Chicolete Creek carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Chicolete Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Chicolete Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.