US 277 over Oak Creek
FairCoke County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 070410040701011
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Oak Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 86 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 277 over Oak 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 Oak Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.