US Bridges

US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450032710022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB FR
CrossesRaymondville Drain
Location0.75 MI N of SH 186
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.49302, -97.77028
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2024)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB FR over Raymondville 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB FR over Raymondville Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.