US 277 over Vinegarone Creek
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 17.15 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016004026
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,258
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Vinegarone Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 277 over Vinegarone 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 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 116.2 mi (187 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 Vinegarone 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 Vinegarone 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 Vinegarone Creek carry?
About 1,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Vinegarone Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Vinegarone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.