US Bridges

US 377 NB over S Bear Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of SH 171 · Structure no. 021840008006030

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,953
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 NB over S Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 NB over S Bear Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 11,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,570 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377 NB
CrossesS Bear Creek
Location3.50 MI W of SH 171
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58083, -97.59823
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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,953 (2019)
Projected traffic16,570 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over S Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 377 NB over S Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 NB over S Bear Creek carry?

About 11,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 377 NB over S Bear Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 NB over S Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.