US Bridges

US 277 over Bois Darc Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.40MI N of Schleicher Cl · Structure no. 072260015902024

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Bois Darc Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 277 over Bois Darc Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesBois Darc Draw
Location1.40MI N of Schleicher Cl
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10848, -100.51187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2022)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bois Darc Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 277 over Bois Darc 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 Bois Darc Draw carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Bois Darc Draw?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Bois Darc Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.