US Bridges

Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 1634 · Structure no. 032430015614065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBus 277
CrossesBNSF RR DOT 276371Y
Location0.55 MI E of FM 1634
RouteState Highway 277
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8832, -98.56901
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.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2013)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 277 over BNSF RR DOT 276371Y?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.