US Bridges

US 277 over Spring Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1086 W · Structure no. 082210040704007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Spring Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1086 W
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13937, -100.10725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2020)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.