US Bridges

FM 2060 over IH 27

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 3.35 MI S of FM 54 · Structure no. 050960006706091

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2060 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2060 over IH 27 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2060
CrossesIH 27
Location3.35 MI S of FM 54
RouteState Highway 2060
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83187, -101.84092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2060 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2060 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 FM 2060 over IH 27 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is FM 2060 over IH 27?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2060 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.