US Bridges

US 77 over Lane Pool Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 155 · Structure no. 130760026801047

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Lane Pool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Lane Pool Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,811 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,535 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesLane Pool Creek
Location0.45 MI S of FM 155
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88188, -96.87648
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic6,811 (2022)
Projected traffic9,535 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 77 over Lane Pool Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Lane Pool 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Lane Pool Creek carry?

About 6,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Lane Pool Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77 over Lane Pool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.