US Bridges

US 377 over Dry Draw

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of Mason C/L · Structure no. 071640014903019

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Dry Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Dry Draw in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 82 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDry Draw
Location2.60 MI W of Mason C/L
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72397, -99.51243
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Dry Draw built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 377 over Dry Draw 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 Dry Draw carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Dry Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 377 over Dry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.