FM 277 over Three Mile Creek
GoodHemphill County, Texas · 4.7 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041070079804010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 277 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 277 over Three Mile Creek in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 277 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 277 over Three Mile Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 277 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 277 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 277 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.