BU 77A
Carrying BU 77A over BIG BRUSHY CREEK
0.70 MI SW OF SH 111, DeWitt, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BU 77A
The BU 77A bridge in DeWitt, Texas carries BU 77A over BIG BRUSHY CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 95.4 meters (313 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,130 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BU 77A compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 95.4 m (313 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 130620026909016
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BU 77A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BU 77A against other structures in DeWitt and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BU 77A?
BU 77A in DeWitt, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BU 77A inspected?
BU 77A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BU 77A is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BU 77A?
BU 77A has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BU 77A?
BU 77A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BU 77A and does age affect safety?
BU 77A was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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