US Bridges

FM 277 over Gageby Creek

Fair

Hemphill County, Texas · 11.2 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041070079804016

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
200 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 277 over Gageby Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 277 over Gageby 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 277
CrossesGageby Creek
Location11.2 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 277
CountyHemphill County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.69213, -100.17096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 FM 277 over Gageby Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 277 over Gageby Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 277 over Gageby Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 277 over Gageby Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 277 over Gageby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.