US Bridges

US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230250012801034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,060 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,387 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,460 by 2033. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377
CrossesBNSF RR & Carnegie ST
Location1.15 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71299, -98.9907
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,387 (2020)
Projected traffic19,460 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST 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 BNSF RR & Carnegie ST carry?

About 11,387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over BNSF RR & Carnegie ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.