US Bridges

US 377 over Honey Creek

Good

Mason County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of SH 29 · Structure no. 141570014904037

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Honey Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 988 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.45 MI SW of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76652, -99.33141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Honey Creek carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.