US Bridges

IH 27 over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 3466 · Structure no. 050960006705131

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 27 over Running Water Draw 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 8,965 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,460 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 27
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.4 MI N of FM 3466
RouteInterstate 27
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1816, -101.75016
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,965 (2020)
Projected traffic14,460 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 over Running Water 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 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 8,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 27 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.