US Bridges

Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 021120008010057

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 10,594 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,170 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 377 / Loop 426
CrossesLambert Branch
Location0.9 MI W of US 377
RouteState Highway 377
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44252, -97.77778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,594 (2024)
Projected traffic15,170 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch 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 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch carry?

About 10,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 377 / Loop 426 over Lambert Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.