US Bridges

US 277 over Rosita Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 5.1 MI SE of US 57 · Structure no. 221590030001004

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,348
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Rosita Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Rosita Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 10,348 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,820 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesRosita Creek
Location5.1 MI SE of US 57
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.69319, -100.38449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,348 (2020)
Projected traffic19,820 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rosita Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 277 over Rosita 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 Rosita Creek carry?

About 10,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Rosita Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Rosita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.