US Bridges

US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 277 Bus · Structure no. 221590029904066

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,056 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,990 by 2033. The structure is 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277 SB
CrossesUPRR Turnarounds
Location0.3 MI E of US 277 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73824, -100.49131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,056 ft (321.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,560 (2013)
Projected traffic11,990 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds 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 SB over UPRR Turnarounds carry?

About 8,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds?

The structure is 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 SB over UPRR Turnarounds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.