US Bridges

CO RD 275 over IH 27

Good

Hale County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of FM 54 · Structure no. 050960006706096

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 275 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 275 over IH 27 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 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 275
CrossesIH 27
Location3.0 MI N of FM 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.91986, -101.85371
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 CO RD 275 over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 275 over IH 27 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 CO RD 275 over IH 27 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO RD 275 over IH 27?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 275 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.