US Bridges

US 377 over Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610008103043

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,879
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Hickory Creek 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 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 6,879 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.30 MI S of IH 35E
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16807, -97.15259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2020)
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is US 377 over Hickory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.