US Bridges

IH 27 SB over FM 3466

Good

Hale County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960006705214

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,276
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over FM 3466 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over FM 3466 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesFM 3466
Location0.80 MI S of US 70
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17523, -101.75077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2019)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over FM 3466 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 SB over FM 3466 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 SB over FM 3466 carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over FM 3466?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over FM 3466?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.