US Bridges

IH 27 E FR over Callahan Draw

Good

Hale County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of FM 1914 · Structure no. 050960006705113

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 E FR over Callahan Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 27 E FR 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 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 E FR
CrossesCallahan Draw
Location5.8 MI N of FM 1914
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11526, -101.76737
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 E FR over Callahan Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 E FR over Callahan Draw 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 E FR over Callahan Draw carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 E FR 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 E FR over Callahan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.