US Bridges

US 77 over Cedar Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 141440021103029

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Cedar Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 years old, older 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 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.8 MI N of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33935, -96.97261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,676 (2023)
Projected traffic6,546 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 77 over Cedar Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.