US Bridges

US 77 over Chambers Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004805146

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesChambers Creek
Location3.0 MI N of SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22434, -96.87553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2023)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Chambers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.