US Bridges

Bus 377 over Lake Granbury

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 021120008010025

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,138 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 377 over Lake Granbury is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 377 over Lake Granbury in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 10,830 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,170 by 2033. The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 377
CrossesLake Granbury
Location0.4 MI W of US 377
RouteState Highway 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4423, -97.76837
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,138 ft (346.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,830 (2013)
Projected traffic15,170 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bus 377 over Lake Granbury built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 377 over Lake Granbury 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 Bus 377 over Lake Granbury carry?

About 10,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bus 377 over Lake Granbury?

The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 377 over Lake Granbury?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.