US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek
GoodJones County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 081280015705038
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,983
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 277 SB 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 SB over Red Mud Creek carry?
About 1,983 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 SB over Red Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.