US Bridges

US 277 SB over Paint Creek Relief

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 10.35 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050015704042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 SB over Paint Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 SB over Paint Creek Relief in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277 SB
CrossesPaint Creek Relief
Location10.35 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01413, -99.78472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2020)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 SB over Paint Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 SB over Paint 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 SB over Paint Creek Relief carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 SB over Paint Creek Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 SB over Paint Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.