US Bridges

US 277 over Finnegan Draw

Fair

Schleicher County, Texas · 4.65 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 072070015904029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
213 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Finnegan Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Finnegan Draw in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,414 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2038. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesFinnegan Draw
Location4.65 MI N of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountySchleicher County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92351, -100.58438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 Finnegan Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Finnegan Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Finnegan Draw carry?

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

How long is US 277 over Finnegan Draw?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Finnegan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.