Bus Lp 27 over IH 27
FairHale County, Texas · 4.7 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960006705129
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus Lp 27 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 2,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bus Lp 27 over IH 27?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 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.