FM 1027 over Elm Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 5.05 MI N of FM 587 · Structure no. 230680123901009
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 277
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1027 over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1027 over Elm Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1027 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1027 over Elm Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1027 over Elm Creek carry?
About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1027 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1027 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.