US Bridges

US 277 over South Fork Mule Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of FM 2333 · Structure no. 070410026405026

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over South Fork Mule Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over South Fork Mule 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesSouth Fork Mule Creek
Location2.85 MI S of FM 2333
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71103, -100.30202
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2020)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 South Fork Mule 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 South Fork Mule Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over South Fork Mule Creek carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over South Fork Mule Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over South Fork Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.