US Bridges

SH 77 over Webster Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 8 · Structure no. 190340027703003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77 over Webster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 77 over Webster Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 77
CrossesWebster Creek
Location0.60 MI E of SH 8
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18963, -94.3441
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2022)
Projected traffic2,840 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Webster Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 77 over Webster Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 77 over Webster Creek carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 77 over Webster Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77 over Webster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.