US Bridges

US 77 EB FR over Drain

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.09 MI W of Loop 463 · Structure no. 132350235001031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 EB FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 EB FR over Drain 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 14,416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 EB FR
CrossesDrain
Location0.09 MI W of Loop 463
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8627, -96.9994
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,416 (2022)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 EB FR over Drain built?

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

What condition is US 77 EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 EB FR over Drain carry?

About 14,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 77 EB FR over Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 EB FR over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.