FM 277 over Dads Creek
GoodHemphill County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041070079804015
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 277 over Dads Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 277 over Dads Creek in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2034. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 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 Dads Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 277 over Dads 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 Dads Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 277 over Dads Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 277 over Dads Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.