US Bridges

IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 1294 · Structure no. 051520006707221

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,920
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2035. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesBNSF RR & N Turnaround
Location0.25 MI N of FM 1294
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69681, -101.8382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,920 (2019)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 BNSF RR & N Turnaround built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround carry?

About 9,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over BNSF RR & N Turnaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.