US Bridges

S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 051520006801085

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27 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 8,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2033. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Lp 289 Wbml
CrossesIH 27
Location1.4 MI W of US 84
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52923, -101.84442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,340 (2013)
Projected traffic11,670 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is S Lp 289 Wbml 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27 carry?

About 8,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Lp 289 Wbml over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.