US Bridges

US 277 over Colorado River

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 3.75 MI N of FM 2662 · Structure no. 070410026405015

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
886 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Colorado River 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 5 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2033. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesColorado River
Location3.75 MI N of FM 2662
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84781, -100.29213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length886 ft (270.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2020)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Colorado River built?

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

What condition is US 277 over Colorado River 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 Colorado River carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Colorado River?

The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.