US 277 over Meckel Draw
FairSutton County, Texas · 4.40 MI S Schleicher C/L · Structure no. 072180015906025
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,489
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Meckel Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Meckel Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 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 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,749 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Meckel Draw built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 277 over Meckel 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 Meckel Draw carry?
About 1,489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Meckel Draw?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Meckel Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.