US Bridges

US 77 over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 3.90 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350235001022

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,107
2022 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 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,328 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesDraw
Location3.90 MI NW of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.80708, -97.08332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2022)
Projected traffic15,328 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 77 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Draw carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.