US Bridges

US 377 over Brady Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 714 · Structure no. 231600012804028

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Brady Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Brady Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,611 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesBrady Creek
Location0.10 MI N of FM 714
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13795, -99.33486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,255 (2020)
Projected traffic6,611 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Brady 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 Brady Creek carry?

About 5,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Brady Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.