US Bridges

US 77 over Flat Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.5 MI N of FM 2643 · Structure no. 091610020901005

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Flat Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 21,161 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,850 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.5 MI N of FM 2643
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47441, -97.11816
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,161 (2020)
Projected traffic26,850 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 77 over Flat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Flat Creek carry?

About 21,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.