US Bridges

US 277 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of RM 584 · Structure no. 072260015901031

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
292 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Pecan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Pecan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,547 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.55 MI S of RM 584
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30978, -100.44676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,318 (2023)
Projected traffic7,547 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Pecan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 6,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.