US Bridges

US 377 over South Paluxy River

Good

Erath County, Texas · 4.10 MI SW of FM 1188 · Structure no. 020730008002037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over South Paluxy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over South Paluxy River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 6,979 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesSouth Paluxy River
Location4.10 MI SW of FM 1188
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31373, -98.10616
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,979 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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

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

About 6,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over South Paluxy River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over South Paluxy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.