US Bridges

SH 77 over Tuck Branch

Good

Cass County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 1766 · Structure no. 190340027702013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,961
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77 over Tuck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 77 over Tuck Branch in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 77
CrossesTuck Branch
Location0.80 MI W of FM 1766
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20477, -94.60383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SH 77 over Tuck Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 77 over Tuck Branch 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 Tuck Branch carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 77 over Tuck Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77 over Tuck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.