US Bridges

US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590029913044

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 97 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 7,020 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,830 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 277 Bu
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 1021
RouteState Highway 277
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70864, -100.49711
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,020 (2013)
Projected traffic9,830 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass 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 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 7,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 Bu over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.