US 277 over Las Moras Creek
FairMaverick County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of FM 1591 · Structure no. 221590029903015
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,954
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Las Moras Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Las Moras Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 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 2,954 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2036. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Las Moras Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 277 over Las Moras 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 Las Moras Creek carry?
About 2,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Las Moras Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Las Moras Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.