US Bridges

US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 10.60 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050015704026

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,622
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 171 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesPaint Creek Tributary
Location10.60 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01029, -99.78605
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,622 (2020)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Paint Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary 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 Paint Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Paint Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.