US Bridges

US 77 over Bond Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 091100004806029

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Bond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Bond Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 80 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 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesBond Creek
Location0.15 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04556, -97.09302
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic2,153 (2023)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Bond Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 77 over Bond 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Bond Creek carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Bond Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77 over Bond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.