US Bridges

US 277 over Pinto Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of RM 693 · Structure no. 221360029902021

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
450 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Pinto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Pinto Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 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
CrossesPinto Creek
Location2.00 MI N of RM 693
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.189, -100.70354
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 277 over Pinto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Pinto Creek carry?

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

How long is US 277 over Pinto Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.