US Bridges

CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.8 MI West of SH 21 · Structure no. 141440AA0078001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 327
CrossesWest Yegua Creek Trib
Location0.8 MI West of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29704, -96.97079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 327 over West Yegua Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.