US Bridges

US 277 over Pendencia Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 3.15 MI W of FM 393 · Structure no. 220640030003019

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Pendencia Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 277 over Pendencia Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesPendencia Creek
Location3.15 MI W of FM 393
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.62572, -100.03984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2020)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Pendencia Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Pendencia 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 277 over Pendencia Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Pendencia Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Pendencia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.