US 277 SB over Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of SH 70 · Structure no. 070410040701016

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,550; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 SB over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277 SB

CrossesDraw

Location0.02 MI NE of SH 70

RouteU.S. Route 277

CountyCoke County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.01402, -100.27787

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3

Design loadOther

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)

Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)

Projected traffic1,270 by 2033

Trucks35%

Lanes on structure1

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 SB over Draw 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 SB over Draw carry?

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

How long is US 277 SB over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.