US Bridges

US 377 over Willis Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230250012801002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Willis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,885 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,324 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesWillis Creek
Location3.55 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68246, -99.00112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,885 (2023)
Projected traffic15,324 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 377 over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 377 over Willis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Willis Creek carry?

About 8,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Willis Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.