US Bridges

US 377 over Roark Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610008103041

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Roark Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Roark Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 83 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 9,251 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesRoark Branch
Location2.75 MI S of IH 35E
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1628, -97.1587
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,251 (2023)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Roark Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 377 over Roark 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Roark Branch carry?

About 9,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Roark Branch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Roark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.