US Bridges

US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Main Steet · Structure no. 072180014114018

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,726
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 92 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 5,726 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,902 by 2038. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277 / Lp 467
CrossesDry Devils River
Location0.10 MI W of Main Steet
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57209, -100.64803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,726 (2018)
Projected traffic7,902 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River 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 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River carry?

About 5,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 / Lp 467 over Dry Devils River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.