US Bridges

US 377 over Corn Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 4.10 MI NE of FM 1028 · Structure no. 231600012803024

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Corn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 over Corn Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,054 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesCorn Creek
Location4.10 MI NE of FM 1028
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3621, -99.1781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2020)
Projected traffic2,054 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 377 over Corn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Corn Creek carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Corn Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.