US Bridges

US 77 over Salt Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740020903044

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,062
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Salt Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1951, 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 4,062 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.35 MI S of SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07895, -96.9811
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,062 (2020)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is US 77 over Salt 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,062 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.