SH 77 over Powell Creek
GoodCass County, Texas · 3.20 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190340027702007
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,618
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 77 over Powell Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 77 over Powell Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 77 over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 77 over Powell 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 77 over Powell Creek carry?
About 1,618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 77 over Powell Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 77 over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.