US Bridges

US 377 over Pfluger Draw

Fair

Edwards County, Texas · 6.5 MI W of FM 674 · Structure no. 070700020104024

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Pfluger Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Pfluger Draw in Edwards County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesPfluger Draw
Location6.5 MI W of FM 674
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyEdwards County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00567, -100.3689
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic494 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Pfluger Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Pfluger Draw 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 Pfluger Draw carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Pfluger Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Pfluger Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.