US Bridges

US 377 over Fall Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021120008004041

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,394
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Fall Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 84 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 36,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,870 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.5 MI W of FM 4
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44331, -97.75208
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,394 (2020)
Projected traffic41,870 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 377 over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?

About 36,394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.