US Bridges

Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.4 Miles East of US62/82 · Structure no. 051520038015228

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,767
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,767 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,160 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSpur 327
CrossesFrankford Avenue
Location1.4 Miles East of US62/82
RouteState Highway 327
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5389, -101.93973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,767 (2020)
Projected traffic26,160 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue 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 Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue carry?

About 11,767 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 327 over Frankford Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.