US Bridges

US 277 NB over North Mule Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 3.25 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050015704016

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 NB over North Mule Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 NB over North Mule Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 5 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 2,322 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277 NB
CrossesNorth Mule Creek
Location3.25 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11306, -99.75059
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,322 (2020)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 NB over North Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 277 NB over North Mule 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 NB over North Mule Creek carry?

About 2,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 NB over North Mule Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 NB over North Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.