US Bridges

CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR

Good

Hale County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of FM 1914 · Structure no. 050960006705109

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
585 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCR 155 & CR R
CrossesIH 27 & BNSF RR
Location3.3 MI N of FM 1914
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.09379, -101.80073
Functional classRural Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF 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 CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 155 & CR R over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.