US Bridges

US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 158 E · Structure no. 070410026405014

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesW Kickapoo Creek
Location1.10 MI S of SH 158 E
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86676, -100.29238
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,825 (2022)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over W Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.