US Bridges

US 77 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.80 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350235001020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,328 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 338 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI NW of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79619, -97.09579
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width338 ft (102.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,353 (2023)
Projected traffic15,328 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 7,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 338 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.