US Bridges

SH 27 over Fessenden Branch

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330014203193

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Fessenden Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Fessenden Branch in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesFessenden Branch
Location1.8 MI SE of SH 41
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15785, -99.34479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Fessenden Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Fessenden Branch 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 Fessenden Branch carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Fessenden Branch?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Fessenden Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.