US Bridges

US 377 over Dutch Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 Mile SW of RM 2871 · Structure no. 022200008007033

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,964
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Dutch Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 377 over Dutch Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 99 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 38,964 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,248 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesDutch Branch
Location0.1 Mile SW of RM 2871
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66029, -97.48845
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,964 (2024)
Projected traffic37,248 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Dutch Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 377 over Dutch Branch 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 over Dutch Branch carry?

About 38,964 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Dutch Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Dutch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.