US Bridges

US 377 NB over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Hood County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of FM-167 · Structure no. 021120008004039

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,487
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 NB over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 NB over Fall Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377 NB
CrossesFall Creek
Location3.9 MI E of FM-167
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5071, -97.64224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,487 (2014)
Projected traffic14,860 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 377 NB over Fall 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 NB over Fall Creek carry?

About 8,487 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 377 NB over Fall Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 NB over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.