US 277 over Red Bluff Creek
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 6.50 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016005017
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 630 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 937
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 277 over Red Bluff Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Red Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 277 over Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff Creek carry?
About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Red Bluff Creek?
The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 277 over Red Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.