SH 27 over Bluff Creek
FairKerr County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of FM 480 · Structure no. 151330014205024
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,411
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 over Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 over Bluff Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 94 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 5,411 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is SH 27 over Bluff 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 27 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 5,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.