US Bridges

US 377 over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH183 · Structure no. 022200008101002

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,735 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,429 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.2 MI N of SH183
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79664, -97.26887
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,735 (2022)
Projected traffic23,429 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Little Fossil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 16,735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.