US 277 over Mail Trail Creek
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 19.5 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016004022
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 800 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,054
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Mail Trail Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Mail Trail Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Mail Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 277 over Mail Trail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 277 over Mail Trail Creek carry?
About 1,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Mail Trail Creek?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Mail Trail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.