US Bridges

US 77 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740020903045

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 over Cottonwood Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.60 MI N of SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1069, -96.98321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2020)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 77 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.