US Bridges

US 277 NB over Business 277

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of Haskell Cl · Structure no. 081280015705049

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 NB over Business 277 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 NB over Business 277 in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277 NB
CrossesBusiness 277
Location1.10 MI S of Haskell Cl
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94464, -99.81306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,171 (2020)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 NB over Business 277 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 NB over Business 277 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 NB over Business 277 carry?

About 2,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 277 NB over Business 277?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 NB over Business 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.