US Bridges

US 377 over Martindale Draw

Good

Edwards County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 674 · Structure no. 070700020104026

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Martindale Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Martindale Draw in Edwards County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377
CrossesMartindale Draw
Location1.2 MI W of FM 674
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00484, -100.28149
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Martindale Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Martindale Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Martindale Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.