US Bridges

US 77 over Williams Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 2436 · Structure no. 130760026801003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Williams Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 100 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 5,630 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,590 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.20 MI S of FM 2436
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83529, -96.91071
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,630 (2020)
Projected traffic8,590 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 77 over Williams 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 Williams Creek carry?

About 5,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.