US Bridges

US 77 SB over Little River

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 2095 · Structure no. 171660018504034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,010 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,701
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Little River in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,701 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,769 by 2042. The structure is 3,010 ft (917.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 MI N of FM 2095
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83569, -96.94777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,010 ft (917.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,701 (2023)
Projected traffic6,769 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 77 SB over Little River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Little River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Little River carry?

About 4,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Little River?

The structure is 3,010 ft (917.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.