US Bridges

US 377 over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610008106068

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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 10,454 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDrain
Location0.35 MI N of FM 455
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40005, -96.94449
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic10,454 (2020)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 US 377 over Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 377 over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Drain carry?

About 10,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 377 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.