US Bridges

US 277 over Fish Creek

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 081770040703091

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Fish Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Taylor C/L
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08394, -100.15307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2020)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Fish 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.