US Bridges

US 277 over Draw

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 222330016007015

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43665, -100.90859
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 277 over 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 Draw carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.