US Bridges

US 277 over Drain

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of FM 617 · Structure no. 081050015703046

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Drain in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesDrain
Location1.65 MI S of FM 617
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30458, -99.67821
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2020)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.