US Bridges

US 277 over Sacatosa Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 10.15 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 222330029901009

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Sacatosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Sacatosa Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesSacatosa Creek
Location10.15 MI SE of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2732, -100.76672
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2020)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Sacatosa Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 277 over Sacatosa 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 Sacatosa Creek carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Sacatosa Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Sacatosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.