US Bridges

US 77 over Indian Camp Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 141440021103031

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,297
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Indian Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Indian Camp 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 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 5,297 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,416 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location4.3 MI N of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36002, -96.98131
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,297 (2023)
Projected traffic7,416 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Indian Camp 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 Indian Camp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 5,297 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.