US Bridges

Bus Lp 27 over IH 27

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 2.15 MI NE of SH 194 · Structure no. 050960006704134

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,280 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 27
CrossesIH 27
Location2.15 MI NE of SH 194
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.2333, -101.70985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2013)
Projected traffic3,280 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 27 over IH 27?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 27 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.