US Bridges

US 377 over Squaw Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 2870 · Structure no. 021120008003044

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Squaw Creek 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 6 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 9,214 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 2870
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38739, -97.92854
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,214 (2024)
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 Squaw Creek built?

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

What condition is US 377 over Squaw Creek 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 Squaw Creek carry?

About 9,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.