US Bridges

Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050015704015

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,260 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 277
CrossesRice Springs Branch
Location0.35 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1524, -99.73405
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2010)
Projected traffic8,260 by 2027
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch 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 Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 277 over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.