US Bridges

US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287

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Wichita County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Brook ST · Structure no. 032430004401129

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,935 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,660
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 13,660 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,120 by 2030. The structure is 2,935 ft (894.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 277 NB Align D
CrossesUS 281/US 287
Location0.4 MI E of Brook ST
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.89541, -98.49751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,935 ft (894.6 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,660 (2010)
Projected traffic19,120 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287 carry?

About 13,660 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287?

The structure is 2,935 ft (894.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 NB Align D over US 281/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.