US Bridges

US 377 SB over Fall Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of FM 67 · Structure no. 021120008004058

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,688
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 SB over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 SB over Fall Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,688 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 377 SB
CrossesFall Creek
Location3.9 MI E of FM 67
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50741, -97.64242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,688 (2019)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 SB over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,688 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 377 SB over Fall Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 SB over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.