US Bridges

US 377 over Crisp Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 3.60 MI S of Lp 481 · Structure no. 071340014804006

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Crisp Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Crisp Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesCrisp Creek
Location3.60 MI S of Lp 481
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45468, -99.80542
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 US 377 over Crisp Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 377 over Crisp Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Crisp Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Crisp Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Crisp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.