US Bridges

US 277 over Lake Creek Relief

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of FM 1720 · Structure no. 081050015703006

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Lake Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Lake Creek Relief in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesLake Creek Relief
Location1.20 MI NE of FM 1720
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36014, -99.65865
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2020)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lake Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 277 over Lake Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Lake Creek Relief carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Lake Creek Relief?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Lake Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.