US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of RM 693 · Structure no. 221360029902022

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI N of RM 693
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16881, -100.68319
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2018)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 277 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

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

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.