US Bridges

IH 27 SB over South Loop 461

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 1729 · Structure no. 051520006707217

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,536
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over South Loop 461 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 27 SB over South Loop 461 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,536 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesSouth Loop 461
Location1.05 MI S of FM 1729
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72238, -101.84037
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,536 (2019)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB over South Loop 461 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 SB over South Loop 461 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 over South Loop 461 carry?

About 9,536 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over South Loop 461?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over South Loop 461?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.