US Bridges

US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of Loop 463 · Structure no. 132350235001026

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 EB FR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.85 MI W of Loop 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86244, -97.01176
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek 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 EB FR over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 EB FR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.