US Bridges

US 77 over Willacy CO Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 490 · Structure no. 212450032710044

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,276
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Willacy CO Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Willacy CO Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 41 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 21,276 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 270 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesWillacy CO Drain
Location1.50 MI S of FM 490
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.43367, -97.78498
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width270 ft (82.3 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,276 (2023)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Willacy CO Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 77 over Willacy CO 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 over Willacy CO Drain carry?

About 21,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Willacy CO Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 270 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Willacy CO Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.