US Bridges

US 77 over Little Pond Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Falls C/L · Structure no. 171660020905042

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,784
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Little Pond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 over Little Pond Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,784 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Falls C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02617, -96.9886
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,784 (2023)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over Little Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over Little Pond Creek carry?

About 3,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.