US Bridges

US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 7.85 MI NE of Mculloch Cl · Structure no. 230250012801003

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,284 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
Location7.85 MI NE of Mculloch Cl
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55523, -99.08029
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2020)
Projected traffic3,284 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 377 over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary 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 Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.