US Bridges

FM 777 over Mill Branch

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 201220110901011

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 777 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 777 over Mill Branch in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 777
CrossesMill Branch
Location1.1 MI SW of US 190
RouteState Highway 777
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88591, -94.04741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 FM 777 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 777 over Mill Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 777 over Mill Branch carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 777 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 777 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.