US Bridges

US 377 over Clear Creek Relief

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 6.15 MI NE of Mculloch Cl · Structure no. 230250012801004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Clear Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Clear Creek Relief 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 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,558 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location6.15 MI NE of Mculloch Cl
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53473, -99.09648
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2020)
Projected traffic2,558 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.