US Bridges

US 77 NB over Coleto Crk

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132350037101051

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Coleto Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Coleto Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesColeto Crk
Location1.30 MI S of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71185, -97.04249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,265 ft (385.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 NB over Coleto Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Coleto Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

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

How long is US 77 NB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Coleto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.