US Bridges

SH 144 over US 377

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 51 · Structure no. 021120008003054

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144 over US 377 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144 over US 377 in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,260 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144
CrossesUS 377
Location0.3 MI E of FM 51
RouteState Highway 144
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43404, -97.79427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2018)
Projected traffic22,260 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 144 over US 377 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 144 over US 377 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 SH 144 over US 377 carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 144 over US 377?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144 over US 377?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.