SH 327 over Village Creek
FairHardin County, Texas · 5.50 MI W of US 96 · Structure no. 201010060201007
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 770 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 327 over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 327 over Village Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,146 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,804 by 2042. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 327 over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 327 over Village Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 327 over Village Creek carry?
About 4,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 327 over Village Creek?
The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 327 over Village Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.