FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek
FairFreestone County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 1366 · Structure no. 170820045601017
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 27 over Little Tehuacana 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 27 over Little Tehuacana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.