US Bridges

IH 27 SB over FM 54

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of FM 2060 · Structure no. 050960006706094

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,066
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over FM 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over FM 54 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,066 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesFM 54
Location3.30 MI N of FM 2060
RouteInterstate 27
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87631, -101.85393
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,066 (2019)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2033
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB over FM 54 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 SB over FM 54 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 SB over FM 54 carry?

About 8,066 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over FM 54?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over FM 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.