US Bridges

US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410026404059

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
242 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,370 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesMiddle Kickapoo Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of SH 158
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89216, -100.28903
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2022)
Projected traffic6,370 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Middle Kickapoo 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 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.