FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek
GoodFreestone County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of FM 246 · Structure no. 170820045601194
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 27 over Tehuacana 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek carry?
About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 27 over Tehuacana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.