US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 11.57 MI S of Lp 467 · Structure no. 072180016002004

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,091
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,161 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location11.57 MI S of Lp 467
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41973, -100.69785
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2022)
Projected traffic3,161 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 277 over 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 Draw carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.