US 77 over Deer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFalls County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740020902053
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 762 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,770
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Deer Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,330 by 2033. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 77 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 over Deer Creek carry?
About 3,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 77 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.