US Bridges

IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520006707166

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2030. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 27 SB FR
CrossesSpur 326
Location0.5 MI S of Lp 289
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61216, -101.84694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2010)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326 carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB FR over Spur 326?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.