US Bridges

FM 27 over IH 45

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 7.4 MI S of FM 833 · Structure no. 170820067501193

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 27 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 27 over IH 45 in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,295 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,813 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 27
CrossesIH 45
Location7.4 MI S of FM 833
RouteState Highway 27
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72695, -96.18027
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,295 (2023)
Projected traffic8,813 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 27 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 27 over IH 45 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 IH 45 carry?

About 6,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 27 over IH 45?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 27 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.