US Bridges

US 277 over San Felipe Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 222330029901041

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
336 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
18,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over San Felipe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 18,473 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,907 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36655, -100.88534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,473 (2023)
Projected traffic22,907 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 277 over San Felipe 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 San Felipe Creek carry?

About 18,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over San Felipe Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.