US Bridges

US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck

Fair

Falls County, Texas · At JCT US 77 FM 431 E · Structure no. 090740020903049

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 3,494 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesTrib of Cottonwood Ck
LocationAt JCT US 77 FM 431 E
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13558, -97.00283
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,494 (2020)
Projected traffic6,390 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 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 Trib of Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck 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 Trib of Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 3,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 77 over Trib of Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.