US Bridges

US 277 over South Concho River

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of FM 2335 · Structure no. 072260015902042

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,361 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over South Concho River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over South Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,267 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,484 by 2042. The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesSouth Concho River
Location3.10 MI S of FM 2335
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18915, -100.50195
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 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,361 ft (414.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,267 (2023)
Projected traffic4,484 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 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 South Concho River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over South Concho River 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 South Concho River carry?

About 3,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over South Concho River?

The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over South Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.