US Bridges

CR 177 over Little Elm Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of FM 147 · Structure no. 090740AA0177001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over Little Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 177 over Little Elm Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 177
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location1.65 MI S of FM 147
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32597, -96.84043
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 177 over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 over Little Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 177 over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 177 over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.