US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 19.15 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016004024

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Draw in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 82 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location19.15 MI N of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97939, -100.75522
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2018)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Draw carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% 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) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.