US Bridges

US 377 over Big Saline Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 4.88 MI S of Menard C/L · Structure no. 071340014902023

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Big Saline Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Big Saline Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesBig Saline Creek
Location4.88 MI S of Menard C/L
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66134, -99.58499
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2023)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Big Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Big Saline 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 Big Saline Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Big Saline Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Big Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.