US Bridges

FM 2027 over Poole Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 5.50 MI S of SH 320 · Structure no. 090740083306025

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2027 over Poole Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2027 over Poole Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2027
CrossesPoole Creek
Location5.50 MI S of SH 320
RouteState Highway 2027
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20168, -96.94246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2027 over Poole Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2027 over Poole 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2027 over Poole Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2027 over Poole Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2027 over Poole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.