US Bridges

US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek

Good

Jones County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of US 18 · Structure no. 081280015705031

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,081
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277 NB
CrossesRed Mud Creek
Location4.40 MI N of US 18
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80621, -99.87224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 277 NB over Red Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 NB over Red Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.