US Bridges

US 377 over Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200008102193

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 45,634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,150 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 377
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI N of IH 820
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84111, -97.26416
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,634 (2024)
Projected traffic58,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 over Big Fossil 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 Fossil Creek carry?

About 45,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.