US Bridges

US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 144 · Structure no. 021120008004055

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
825 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1966, 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 21,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2038. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377 SB (wb)
CrossesGranbury Lake
Location0.1 MI E of SH 144
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43422, -97.78943
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,552 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake built?

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

What condition is US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake 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 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake carry?

About 21,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 SB (wb) over Granbury Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.