US Bridges

US 277 over Rice Springs Branch

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of US 277/380 Jc · Structure no. 081050015709003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Rice Springs Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Rice Springs Branch in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesRice Springs Branch
Location1.4 MI S of US 277/380 Jc
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13776, -99.73181
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,780 (2020)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.