US Bridges

US 277 over Millers Creek

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of Bus 277 · Structure no. 081050015703014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Millers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Millers Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 3,154 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesMillers Creek
Location1.00 MI NE of Bus 277
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19867, -99.71803
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,154 (2020)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 277 over Millers Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Millers Creek carry?

About 3,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Millers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.