US Bridges

US 377 over Deer Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Texas · 14.7 MI NE of Rocksprings · Structure no. 070700014801009

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Deer 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDeer Creek
Location14.7 MI NE of Rocksprings
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16823, -100.05742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic252 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is US 377 over Deer Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Deer Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 377 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.