US Bridges

US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1950 · Structure no. 090740020902061

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7 in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesSH 7 & Bus SH 7
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1950
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29126, -97.08124
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2023)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7 carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over SH 7 & Bus SH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.