US Bridges

US 277 over Indian Draw

Good

Schleicher County, Texas · 10.25 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 072070015903035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Indian Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Indian Draw in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,414 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2038. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesIndian Draw
Location10.25 MI N of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00162, -100.56487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,414 (2020)
Projected traffic4,893 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Indian Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Indian Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Indian Draw carry?

About 5,414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Indian Draw?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Indian Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.