US Bridges

SH 27 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 473 · Structure no. 151310014206029

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
313 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 over Cypress Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 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 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 473
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96506, -98.91569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2020)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 27 over Cypress 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.