CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek
FairBriscoe County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 256 · Structure no. 250230AA0242002
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek in Briscoe County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 27 over Mexican 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 27 over Mexican Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.