SH 27 over Fall Creek
FairKerr County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of FM 429 · Structure no. 151330014203010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,052
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 over Fall Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 27 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SH 27 over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?
About 2,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.