US Bridges

SH 27 over Quinlan Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014205032

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Quinlan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Quinlan Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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 14,623 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesQuinlan Creek
Location1.5 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02836, -99.13288
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,623 (2023)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Quinlan Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 27 over Quinlan 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 Quinlan Creek carry?

About 14,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Quinlan Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Quinlan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.