US Bridges

IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 2641 · Structure no. 051520006707071

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,630 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of FM 2641
RouteState Highway 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64236, -101.8352
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2013)
Projected traffic4,630 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.