US Bridges

US 377 over Clear Creek

Good

Brown County, Texas · 5.95 MI NE of Mcculloch C · Structure no. 230250012801005

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 over Clear Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,558 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.95 MI NE of Mcculloch C
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53278, -99.09837
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 377 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is US 377 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.