US 277 over Meckel Draw

Fair Condition69 years old1,489 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountySutton
Location4.40 Mi S Schleicher C/l
CarriesUS 277
CrossesMeckel Draw
Coordinates30.64377, -100.64472

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length200.1 ft (61 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area933.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,489 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number072180015906025

Nearby Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Draw 4.1 mi Good IH 10 Ml over Draw 4.2 mi Fair IH 10 Ml over Draw 4.3 mi Fair Lp 467 over IH 10 4.3 mi Fair IH 10 EB Exit Ramp over Draw 4.3 mi Good IH 10 Sfr over Draw 4.3 mi Good IH 10 Nfr over Dry Devils River 4.4 mi Good US 277 over Dry Devils River 4.5 mi Fair IH 10 WB over US 277 & Dry Devils Riv 4.5 mi Good IH 10 EB over US 277 & Dry Devils Riv 4.5 mi Good