US Bridges

US 377 over Denton Crk

Poor

Denton County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610008103051

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Denton Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Denton Crk in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,242 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,830 by 2033. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDenton Crk
Location2.40 MI N of SH 114
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04157, -97.20825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,242 (2022)
Projected traffic22,830 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Denton Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Denton Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Denton Crk carry?

About 16,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Denton Crk?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Denton Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.