US Bridges

US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 935 · Structure no. 090740020903052

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

About this bridge

US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk 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 6,580 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesBr of Little Deer Crk
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 935
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24846, -97.05816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2023)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Br of Little Deer Crk built?

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

What condition is US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk 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 Br of Little Deer Crk carry?

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

How long is US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77 over Br of Little Deer Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.