US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260026406031

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,070 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI S of Coke C/L
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67547, -100.32393
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2022)
Projected traffic5,070 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 277 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Draw carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.