US Bridges

US 77 over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of FM 935 · Structure no. 090740020903051

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
289 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 77 over Little Deer Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location0.75 MI SE of FM 935
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24298, -97.05437
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2023)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 77 over Little Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.