US 277 over Goat Creek

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 2.70 MI N of RM 693 · Structure no. 221360029902020

Built: 1940; 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition: Good; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 63 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,671; 2018 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Goat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Goat Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277

CrossesGoat Creek

Location2.70 MI N of RM 693

RouteU.S. Route 277

CountyKinney County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.19683, -100.71212

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons

Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)

Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)

Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)

Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2018)

Projected traffic4,360 by 2033

Trucks22%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 277 over Goat 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Goat Creek carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Goat Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.