US Bridges

IH 27 NB over FM 1424

Good

Hale County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 1914 · Structure no. 050960006706100

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,686
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over FM 1424 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over FM 1424 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,686 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,690 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesFM 1424
Location1.40 MI S of FM 1914
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.04678, -101.85336
Functional classRural 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,686 (2019)
Projected traffic7,690 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 NB over FM 1424 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 NB over FM 1424 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 NB over FM 1424 carry?

About 7,686 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over FM 1424?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over FM 1424?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.