US Bridges

US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · At FM 2870 · Structure no. 021120008003043

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,676
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesTrib to Squaw Creek
LocationAt FM 2870
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38645, -97.93307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2020)
Projected traffic9,380 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 to Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 377 over Trib to Squaw 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek carry?

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Trib to Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.