US Bridges

US 277 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of FM 89 · Structure no. 082210040705002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,714
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 2,714 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.15 MI NE of FM 89
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26362, -99.97191
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,714 (2015)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 277 over Cedar Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.