US Bridges

IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR

Good

Hale County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 050960006704053

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,693
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,693 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesSH 194 & Bn RR
Location1.90 MI N of US 70
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.21043, -101.73562
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2019)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over SH 194 & Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.