US Bridges

US 77 over Drain

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 9.03 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132350037101078

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,066
2023 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 1987 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 38 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 18,066 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,310 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 243 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDrain
Location9.03 MI S of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60111, -97.04362
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width243 ft (74.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,066 (2023)
Projected traffic21,310 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Drain carry?

About 18,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.