US Bridges

US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 2870 · Structure no. 021120008003042

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 7,703 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesTrib of Dry Branch
Location2.2 MI W of FM 2870
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37931, -97.97132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,703 (2024)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 377 over Trib of Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch carry?

About 7,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Trib of Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.