US Bridges

US 77 NB over Willow Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of Loop 463 · Structure no. 132350037005040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 NB over Willow 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 8,104 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.0 MI N of Loop 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.922, -96.99276
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,104 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 NB over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is US 77 NB over Willow 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 August 2024.

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

About 8,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.