US Bridges

FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740083307026

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2027 over Branch of Hog 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2027
CrossesBranch of Hog Creek
Location1.10 MI SE of FM 413
RouteState Highway 2027
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09198, -96.87485
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2027 over Branch of Hog 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2027 over Branch of Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.