US Bridges

US 277 over Parker Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 7.1 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 222330016007011

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Parker Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,517 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesUS 277
CrossesParker Creek
Location7.1 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54291, -100.89868
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2023)
Projected traffic3,517 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over Parker Creek 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 Parker Creek carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.