US 77 NB over Drainage Ditch
Kenedy County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 77 NB over Drainage Ditch in Kenedy County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,815 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 3 of the 17 inventoried bridges in Kenedy County rated fair (17.6%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 37 ft |
| Location | 19.10 Mi N of Willacy C/l |
| NBI structure number | 210660032704049 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kenedy County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 77 over Drain | 1981 | 10,059 | Good |
| US 77 SB over Drain & Stock Pass | 1952 | 5,030 | Good |
| US 77 NB over Drain & Stock Pass | 1981 | 5,030 | Good |
| US 77 SB over La Parra Avenue | 2013 | 4,959 | Good |
| US 77 NB over La Parra Avenue | 2013 | 4,959 | Good |
| US 77 SB over Draw & Stock Pass | 1939 | 4,957 | Good |
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