US Bridges

SH 27 over Third Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014205034

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Third Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Third Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 5 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 11,385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,290 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesThird Creek
Location3.7 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00705, -99.10802
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,385 (2023)
Projected traffic12,290 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 27 over Third 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 Third Creek carry?

About 11,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Third Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.