US Bridges

US 77 over Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740020903043

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,022 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,977
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 6 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2033. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.85 MI S of SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04451, -96.98053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+24 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,022 ft (311.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2020)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 77 over Pond Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.