US Bridges

SH 77 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 1841 · Structure no. 190340027801004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 77 over Hurricane Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,499 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 77
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.85 MI E of FM 1841
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09719, -94.14197
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2020)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 77 over Hurricane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 77 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 77 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 77 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.