US Bridges

CR 177 over IH 20

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 230680000703126

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 177 over IH 20 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2028. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 177
CrossesIH 20
Location2.85 MI E of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37542, -98.92214
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 177 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 over IH 20 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 177 over IH 20 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 177 over IH 20?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.