US Bridges

US 277 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 12.5 MI E of US 57 · Structure no. 221590030002007

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Crooked 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location12.5 MI E of US 57
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66392, -100.27705
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2020)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Crooked 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 Crooked 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 Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.