US Bridges

US 77 over Jordan Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 3.15 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 130760021106026

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,452
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Jordan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Jordan Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 92 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,452 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,370 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesJordan Creek
Location3.15 MI N of SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96578, -96.87842
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 traffic6,452 (2020)
Projected traffic11,370 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 77 over Jordan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 6,452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Jordan 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 Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.