US Bridges

US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 3.1 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000040702009

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesWagon Tire Creek Branch
Location3.1 MI SW of SH 153
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07701, -100.18603
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2020)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wagon Tire Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 277 over Wagon Tire Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.