US Bridges

US 277 over Mule Creek Relief

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050015704017

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Mule Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Mule Creek Relief in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 164 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesMule Creek Relief
Location3.70 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10617, -99.75083
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2020)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mule Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 277 over Mule 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 Mule Creek Relief carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Mule Creek Relief?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Mule Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.