US Bridges

SH 27 over Goat Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of SH 39 · Structure no. 151330014204014

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,547
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Goat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 over Goat Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 18,547 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,270 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesGoat Creek
Location2.6 MI E of SH 39
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07276, -99.19237
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,547 (2020)
Projected traffic24,270 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 27 over Goat 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 Goat Creek carry?

About 18,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Goat Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.