US Bridges

US 277 over Carruthers Draw

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 222330016005045

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Carruthers Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over Carruthers Draw in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesCarruthers Draw
Location2.35 MI N of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76052, -100.81575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks32%
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 Carruthers Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 277 over Carruthers 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 Carruthers Draw carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Carruthers Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Carruthers Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.