US Bridges

IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of FM 1914 · Structure no. 050960006705111

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,296
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw 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 8,296 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 SB Ml
CrossesCallahan Draw
Location5.8 MI N of FM 1914
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11577, -101.76785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,296 (2019)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw 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 IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw carry?

About 8,296 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB Ml over Callahan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.