US Bridges

US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2643 · Structure no. 091610020901035

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,872
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 93 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 6,872 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesTributary Bullhide Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 2643
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38726, -97.08819
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,872 (2015)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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

About 6,872 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Tributary Bullhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.