US Bridges

US 77 WB FR over Drain

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.53 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 132350235001002

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 WB FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 WB FR over Drain in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 43 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,680 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 77 WB FR
CrossesDrain
Location1.53 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 463
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86392, -97.00207
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2016)
Projected traffic30,680 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 WB FR over Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 77 WB FR 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 WB FR over Drain carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 77 WB FR over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 WB FR over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.