US Bridges

US 377 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Edwards County, Texas · 12.3 MI NE of Rocksprings · Structure no. 070700014801008

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Live Oak Creek in Edwards County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location12.3 MI NE of Rocksprings
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14152, -100.07849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic252 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Live Oak 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.