US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 4.10MI N of Schleicher Cl · Structure no. 072260015902037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2022. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location4.10MI N of Schleicher Cl
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14798, -100.51347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2022)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2022
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Draw carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.