US 277 over Lake Creek Relief

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 1.45 MI NE of FM 266 · Structure no. 251380015702005

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 66 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,276; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Lake Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Lake Creek Relief in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 94 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 5 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 277

CrossesLake Creek Relief

Location1.45 MI NE of FM 266

RouteU.S. Route 277

CountyKnox County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.47668, -99.50496

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans6

Design loadH 15

Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width135 ft (41 m)

Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2020)

Projected traffic3,190 by 2033

Trucks29%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRelief for waterway

Detour if closed—

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 Lake Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 277 over Lake Creek Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Lake Creek Relief carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Lake Creek Relief?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Lake Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.