US 277 over Comanche Creek
GoodMaverick County, Texas · 21.8 MI E of US 57 · Structure no. 221590030002010
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,974
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Comanche Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Comanche 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,974 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Comanche 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 Comanche Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 277 over Comanche Creek carry?
About 3,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.