US Bridges

FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 201220110901007

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 777
CrossesBig Walnut Run Relief
Location2.35 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 777
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84573, -94.10965
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 777 over Big Walnut Run Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.