US Bridges

US 377 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of N FM 167 · Structure no. 021120008004038

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,846
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Walnut Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 16,846 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,730 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.5 MI N of N FM 167
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48442, -97.67921
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,846 (2014)
Projected traffic29,730 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 377 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?

About 16,846 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.