US Bridges

US 377 over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200008102190

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Big Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.3 MI S of FM 1709
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92906, -97.25396
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,540 (2024)
Projected traffic42,860 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 377 over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 27,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.