US Bridges

US 77 over Bear Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 153 · Structure no. 130760021106023

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,537
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 5,537 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,740 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 153
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01394, -96.8969
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,537 (2020)
Projected traffic9,740 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 77 over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.