US 277 over Calaveras Creek
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 1.35 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 222330029901040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,111
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 277 over Calaveras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 277 over Calaveras Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 3,111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,355 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 277 over Calaveras Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 277 over Calaveras 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 Calaveras Creek carry?
About 3,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 277 over Calaveras Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US 277 over Calaveras Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.