US Bridges

US 277 over Zorro Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 4.35 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 222330029901028

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,846
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over Zorro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Zorro Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 3,846 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesZorro Creek
Location4.35 MI SE of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33126, -100.83236
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,846 (2020)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Zorro Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 277 over Zorro 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 Zorro Creek carry?

About 3,846 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over Zorro Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over Zorro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.