US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv
FairSutton County, Texas · 0.53 MI S of Lp 467 · Structure no. 072180016001001
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,961
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 100 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,092 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv 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 East Fork Dry Devils Riv carry?
About 2,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over East Fork Dry Devils Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.