US Bridges

Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960006709063

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 27 SB
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.45 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17802, -101.70703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2013)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw 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 Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 27 SB over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.