US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 17.35 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016004025

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2020 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 1958, 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 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location17.35 MI N of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95476, -100.76074
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 1958, making it 67 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 over Draw carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.