US Bridges

US 77 over Drain

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350037005038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Drain in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,030 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDrain
Location0.05 MI N of Lp 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86506, -96.99717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,170 (2013)
Projected traffic17,030 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Drain carry?

About 12,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.