US Bridges

US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.85 MI SW of FM 1188 · Structure no. 020730008002005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 103 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 5 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 6,791 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesSouth Paluxy Tributary
Location2.85 MI SW of FM 1188
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32151, -98.08773
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,791 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South Paluxy Tributary built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary carry?

About 6,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over South Paluxy Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.