US Bridges

FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Hardin CO · Structure no. 201460109602018

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 2,271 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 770
CrossesMayhaw Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Hardin CO
RouteState Highway 770
StateTexas
Coordinates30.192, -94.62671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,271 (2024)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 770 over Mayhaw 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 FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek carry?

About 2,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 770 over Mayhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.