US Bridges

SH 27 over Brushy Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 2.5 MI NW of SH 39 · Structure no. 151330014203012

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Brushy 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 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 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of SH 39
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08124, -99.24331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2020)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.