US Bridges

CR 377 over Thompson Branch

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260AA0276002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 377 over Thompson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 377 over Thompson Branch in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 377
CrossesThompson Branch
Location3.4 MI N of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5879, -96.74055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2028
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 377 over Thompson Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 377 over Thompson Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 377 over Thompson Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 377 over Thompson Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 377 over Thompson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.