US Bridges

FM 1914 over IH 27

Fair

Hale County, Texas · FM 1914 @ IH 27 · Structure no. 050960006705103

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1914 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1914 over IH 27 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1914
CrossesIH 27
LocationFM 1914 @ IH 27
RouteState Highway 1914
StateTexas
Coordinates34.06441, -101.84365
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2013)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 FM 1914 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1914 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 FM 1914 over IH 27 carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1914 over IH 27?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1914 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.