US Bridges

Spur 327 over Drain

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.5 MI East of Milwaukee · Structure no. 051520038015229

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,767
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 327 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 327 over Drain 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 11,767 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,160 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpur 327
CrossesDrain
Location0.5 MI East of Milwaukee
RouteState Highway 327
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53891, -101.94874
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,767 (2020)
Projected traffic26,160 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 327 over Drain built?

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

What condition is Spur 327 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

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

How long is Spur 327 over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Spur 327 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.