US Bridges

US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 2643 · Structure no. 091610020901010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,940 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesBullhide Creek Relief
Location0.7 MI S of FM 2643
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38449, -97.08639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,532 (2022)
Projected traffic10,940 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief 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 Bullhide Creek Relief carry?

About 4,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Bullhide Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.