US Bridges

50th St. over IH 27

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 051520006711200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th St. over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50th St. over IH 27 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries50th St.
CrossesIH 27
Location0.70 MI N of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54872, -101.84501
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 50th St. over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th St. over IH 27 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 50th St. over IH 27 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 50th St. over IH 27?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 50th St. over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.