US Bridges

US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 0.2 MI S US 277/380 JCT · Structure no. 081050015709012

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 265 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 277 SB Ent Ramp
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 MI S US 277/380 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15361, -99.72851
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width265 ft (80.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Ent Ramp over Drain built?

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

What condition is US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 265 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 SB Ent Ramp over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.