US Bridges

US 77 SB over Coleto Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132350037101048

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Coleto Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Coleto Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2033. The structure is 1,265 ft (385.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesColeto Crk
Location1.3 MI S of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71188, -97.04273
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+32 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,265 ft (385.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2013)
Projected traffic10,370 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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Coleto Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 77 SB over Coleto 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Coleto Crk carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Coleto Crk?

The structure is 1,265 ft (385.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Coleto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.