US Bridges

US 277 over Oak Creek Br

Good

Coke County, Texas · 2.60 MI NE of SH 70 · Structure no. 070410040701010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Oak Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Oak Creek Br in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesOak Creek Br
Location2.60 MI NE of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04504, -100.24734
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Oak Creek Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 277 over Oak Creek Br 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 Oak Creek Br carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Oak Creek Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Oak Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.